; and (ii) continuous physical presence in the United States (except in accordance with the terms of the alien’s visa or lawful status) for the period described in clause (i); and (D) was not in an unlawful immigration status on the date on which the alien submits a petition for an immigrant visa under section 204(a)(1)(I). (3) Point system An alien seeking to be classified as an immigrant under this subsection shall submit a petition, in such form and manner as the Secretary of Homeland Security may require, setting forth such information as the Secretary may require in order to make awards of points for that petitioner in each of the following categories: (A) Education A petitioner shall be awarded points for a single degree, equal to the highest point award of the following for which the petitioner is eligible: (i) 4 points for a diploma or degree from a foreign school that is comparable to a high school in the United States. (ii) 6 points for a diploma or degree from a high school in the United States, or the equivalent of such a diploma as recognized under State law (such as a general equivalency diploma, certificate of completion, or certificate of attendance). (iii) 8 points for an associate’s degree (or the equivalent) from a foreign institution that is comparable to an institution of higher education in the United States. (iv) 10 points for an associate’s degree from an institution of higher education in the United States. (v) 12 points for a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) from a foreign institution that is comparable to an institution of higher education in the United States. (vi) 15 points for a degree from for a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ), including a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship (including an apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663