; and (ii) provide the alien with an opportunity to cure the denial within a reasonable time. (D) Amended application An alien whose application for blue card status is denied under subparagraph (B) may submit an amended application for such status to the Secretary if the amended application— (i) is submitted within the application period described in paragraph (3); and (ii) contains all the required information and fees that were missing from the initial application. (E) Additional procedures The Secretary may utilize the procedures set forth in sections 103.2 and 103.3 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, to adjudicate requests for blue card status to the extent such procedures are consistent with the requirements under this section. (6) Evidence of blue card status (A) In general The Secretary shall issue documentary evidence of blue card status to each alien whose application for such status has been approved. (B) Documentation features Documentary evidence provided under subparagraph (A)— (i) shall be machine-readable and tamper-resistant; (ii) shall contain a digitized photograph; (iii) shall, during the alien’s authorized period of admission, and any extension of such authorized admission, serve as a valid travel and entry document for the purpose of applying for admission to the United States; (iv) may be accepted during the period of its validity by an employer as evidence of employment authorization and identity under section 274A(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)(1)(B) )