; and (B) (i) did not acquire the status of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence during the two preceding fiscal years; or (ii) acquired such status during such period under a provision of law (other than subsection (b)) that exempts adjustment to such status from the numerical limitation on the worldwide level of immigration under this section. ; and (C) in subsection (f)— (i) in paragraph (2), by striking section 203(a)(2)(A) and inserting section 203(a) ; (ii) by striking paragraph (3); (iii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3)