; and (2) granting humanitarian parole to individuals described in paragraph (1) pursuant to section 212(d)(5)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(B) ). (b) Effect of recommendation If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an alien who has obtained a favorable written recommendation pursuant to subparagraph (C) of section 2(b)(1), or the spouse or child of such alien, would be exposed to significant risk to his or her life or safety while waiting for the results of the background check and screening described in subparagraph (D) of such section, such recommendation shall be deemed to constitute sufficient evidence of a compelling reason— (1) to temporarily resettle the alien and his or her spouse and children, if applicable, in a safe third country; or (2) to parole the alien and his or her spouse and children, if applicable, pursuant to section 212(d)(5)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(B) ). 4. Resettlement assistance Syrian aliens granted special immigrant status under section 2 shall be eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ) for a period not to exceed 6 months.