from the United States for any period exceeding 90 days or for any periods, in the aggregate, exceeding 180 days. (B) Extensions for extenuating circumstances The Secretary may extend the time periods described in subparagraph (A) for an alien who demonstrates that the failure to timely return to the United States was due to extenuating circumstances beyond the alien’s control, including the serious illness of the alien, or death or serious illness of a parent, grandparent, sibling, or child of the alien. (C) Travel authorized by the secretary Any period of travel outside of the United States by an alien that was authorized by the Secretary may not be counted toward any period of departure from the United States under subparagraph (A). (d) Limitation on removal of certain aliens (1) In general The Secretary or the Attorney General may not remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for relief under this section. (2) Aliens subject to removal The Secretary shall provide an alien with a reasonable opportunity to apply for relief under this section if the alien— (A) requests such an opportunity or appears prima facie eligible for relief under this section