; and (B) may be extended for additional 3-year terms if— (i) the alien remains eligible for contingent nonimmigrant status under subsection (b); (ii) the alien again passes background checks equivalent to the background checks described in subsection (c)(9); and (iii) such status was not revoked by the Secretary for any reason. (d) Terms and conditions of contingent nonimmigrant status (1) Work authorization The Secretary shall grant employment authorization to an alien granted contingent nonimmigrant status who requests such authorization. (2) Travel outside the United States (A) In general The status of a contingent nonimmigrant who is absent from the United States without authorization shall be subject to revocation under subsection (e). (B) Authorization The Secretary may authorize a contingent nonimmigrant to travel outside the United States and may grant the contingent nonimmigrant reentry provided that the contingent nonimmigrant— (i) was not absent from the United States for a period of more than 15 consecutive days, or 90 days in the aggregate during each 3-year period that the alien is in contingent nonimmigrant status, unless the contingent nonimmigrant’s failure to return was due to extenuating circumstances beyond the individual’s control; and (ii) is otherwise admissible to the United States, except as provided in subsection (b)(4)(F). (C) Clarification on admission The admission to the United States of a contingent nonimmigrant after such trips as described in subparagraph (B) shall not be considered an admission for the purposes of section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(a) ). (3) Ineligibility for health care subsidies and refundable tax credits (A) Health care subsidies A contingent nonimmigrant— (i) is not entitled to the premium assistance tax credit authorized under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and shall be subject to the rules applicable to individuals who are not lawfully present set forth in subsection (e) of such section