( Public Law 105–277 ) with respect to an alien otherwise eligible for protection under such provisions. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any application, petition, or request for any benefit or relief or any other case or matter under the immigration laws pending with or filed with the Secretary of Homeland Security on or after such date of enactment. 563. Access to the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (a) Criminal justice activities Section 104 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1104 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Criminal justice activities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any Department of State personnel with authority to grant or refuse visas or passports may carry out activities that have a criminal justice purpose. . (b) Liaison with internal security officers