; (2) because of changing country conditions in Iraq and the age of the Iraqis’ removal orders, it would be both unfair and dangerous to deport Iraqis without ensuring that their cases will be individually considered based on current country conditions; and (3) the removal of Iraq nationals described in section 4 should be deferred for a period of 24 months, at the end of which Congress should have the opportunity to reevaluate country conditions in Iraq. 4. Deferral of removal for nationals of Iraq with removal orders (a) Deferral of removal Except as provided in subsection (b), an alien may not be removed for the 24-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act if the alien— (1) is a national of Iraq; (2) has been ordered removed to Iraq at any time before the date of enactment of this Act; and (3) resided in the United States on or before January 1, 2014. (b) Deferral not applicable to certain aliens Subsection (a) shall not apply to an alien if— (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the alien’s removal is necessary based upon credible facts that the alien is directly responsible for specific and significant harm to the security of the United States; (2) the alien voluntarily returns to Iraq; or (3) the alien is subject to extradition. (c) Employment authorization Upon application to the Secretary of Homeland Security, an alien whose removal is deferred pursuant to this Act— (1) shall be authorized to engage in employment during the 24-month period described in subsection (a); and (2) shall be issued an employment authorization document that remains valid during such period. (d) Implementation The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take the necessary steps to implement— (1) the deferral of removal authorized under this section