the border and immigration control of such country. (IX) Any other criteria the Secretary determines appropriate. (iii) Prioritization The Secretary shall, until December 31, 2024, prioritize the establishment of new overseas assignments made under this subsection to diplomatic and consular posts in countries that are strategic competitors with the goal of countering the exploitation or illicit transfer of sensitive technologies by aliens described in subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) ). . (2) Screening Paragraph (2) of section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 236(e) ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D)