; and (II) has graduated from an accredited institution of higher education. (v) Employment In the case of an alien described in subsection (b)(1)(B)(iii), during the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the alien was granted conditional permanent resident status, the alien has been employed for a total period of not less than 4 years. (vi) Enlistment In the case of an alien enlistee— (I) the alien has served as a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces in an active duty status for not less than 3 years; and (II) if the alien has been discharged, the alien received an honorable discharge. (d) Removal of conditional basis for permanent residence (1) Application to remove conditions (A) In general A conditional permanent resident may submit to the Secretary, in accordance with paragraph (3), an application— (i) to remove the conditional basis of permanent residency; and (ii) to have the status of the alien adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (B) Contents With respect to any application submitted under subparagraph (A), an alien shall include, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information necessary for the Secretary to make the determination described in paragraph (2)(A). (2) Adjudication of application for adjustment of status (A) In general With respect to an application submitted under paragraph (1) for an alien, the Secretary shall make a determination as to whether the alien meets the requirements described in paragraph (4). (B) Adjustment of status if favorable determination Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (8) of section 245(c), if the Secretary determines that an alien meets the requirements described in paragraph (4)(B), the Secretary shall— (i) approve the application; (ii) notify the alien of the determination