; or (4) cannot care for himself or herself because of a serious, chronic disability. (d) Waiver of grounds of inadmissibility With respect to any benefit under this Act, the Secretary may waive the grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph (1), subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (2), subparagraphs (D) through (G) of paragraph (6), or paragraph (10)(D) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ) for humanitarian purposes, for family unity, or because the waiver is otherwise in the public interest. (e) Advance parole During the period beginning on the date on which an alien applies for adjustment of status under this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary makes a final decision regarding such application, the alien shall be eligible to apply for advance parole. Section 101(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(g) ) shall not apply to an alien granted advance parole under this section. (f) Employment An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to this Act, or who has pending an application under this Act, shall, upon application to the Secretary, be granted an employment authorization document. 204. Determination of continuous presence (a) Effect of notice To appear Any period of continuous physical presence in the United States of an alien who applies for adjustment of status under this Act shall not terminate when the alien is served a notice to appear under section 239(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229(a) ). (b) Treatment of certain breaks in presence (1) In general Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), an alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under this Act if the alien has departed from the United States for any period exceeding 90 days or for any periods, in the aggregate, exceeding 180 days. (2) Extensions for extenuating circumstances The Secretary may extend the time periods described in paragraph (1) for an alien who demonstrates that the