; and (4) referral for suitable temporary worker programs under the Central American Worker Referral Program described in section 306. (c) Expedited processing Expedited processing of applications and requests under this title shall be granted in emergency situations, for humanitarian reasons, or if other circumstances warrant expedited treatment in the exercise of discretion. 303. Central American refugee program (a) In general In addition to any refugees designated for admission under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ), in each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, not less than 100,000 nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras combined shall be admitted into the United States under this section. Admission under this subsection shall be available to any such national who registers at a Designated Processing Center and is determined to be admissible as a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the United States consistent with this section. (b) Initial processing (1) In general Any individual who registers at a Designated Processing Center and who expresses a fear of persecution or an intention to apply for refugee status may make an application for refugee resettlement under this section. Upon filing of a completed application, the applicant shall be referred to a refugee officer for further processing consistent with this section. (2) Submission of biographic and biometric data An applicant described in paragraph (1) shall be required to submit biographic and biometric data in accordance with procedures established by the Assistant Director of Regional Processing. The Assistant Director shall provide an alternative procedure for applicants who are unable to provide all required biographic and biometric data due to a physical or mental impairment. (3) Background checks The Assistant Director of Regional Processing shall utilize biometric, biographic, and other appropriate data to conduct security and law enforcement background checks of applicants to