numerical limitation found in section 214(g)(1)(C). (q) Change to H–2C status (1) Waiver In the case of an alien described in paragraph (4), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall waive the ground of inadmissibility under paragraphs (6)(C) and (9)(B) of section 212(a) with respect to conduct that occurred prior to the alien first receiving status as an H–2C worker, solely in order to provide the alien with such status. (2) Alien described An alien described in this paragraph is an alien who— (A) was unlawfully present in the United States on October 23, 2017