; and (B) is in removal proceedings, is the subject of a final removal order, or is the subject of a voluntary departure order. (3) Certain aliens enrolled in elementary or secondary school (A) Stay of removal The Attorney General shall stay the removal proceedings of an alien who— (i) meets all the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (b)(1), subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of such subsection; (ii) is at least 5 years of age; and (iii) is enrolled in an elementary school, a secondary school, or an early childhood education program. (B) Commencement of removal proceedings The Secretary may not commence removal proceedings for an alien described in subparagraph (A). (C) Employment An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to subparagraph (A) or who may not be placed in removal proceedings pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall, upon application to the Secretary, be granted an employment authorization document. (D) Lift of stay The Secretary or Attorney General may not lift the stay granted to an alien under subparagraph (A) unless the alien ceases to meet the requirements under such subparagraph. (e) Exemption from numerical limitations Nothing in this section or in any other law may be construed to apply a numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be granted permanent resident status, on a conditional basis or otherwise, under this title. 103. Terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis (a) Period of status Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— (1) valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary