of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) (i) Except as provided in clause (ii), and subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall not be counted again toward such limitation during the fiscal year and shall be considered a returning worker. (ii) An alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation under paragraph (1)(B) shall be counted again toward such limitation if such alien— (I) departs the United States for a period longer than 1 year