; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Petitioner listed on national sex offender registry In all cases where the Secretary of Homeland Security has confirmed that a petitioning spouse is listed on the national sex offender registry maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an interview with the alien spouse, and any alien sons or daughters, shall be required prior to removal of the conditional status, and at least part of the interview shall be held without the presence of the petitioning spouse. During the private portion of the interview, questions will be asked to determine whether an investigation should be conducted regarding the welfare of the alien spouse, or any alien son or daughter. If it is determined that any alien spouse, son, or daughter is being abused or harmed by the petitioning spouse, the victim shall be offered whatever assistance is appropriate, including information on ways to remain in the United States that do not depend on continuing the qualifying marriage. . (b) Hardship waiver in cases where the alien spouse or child is subject to sexual abuse Section 216(c)(4) ( 8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting , or