; (B) maintaining lawful nonimmigrant status that authorizes employment with a specific employer incident to such status; and (C) working in the United States in a healthcare occupation essential to COVID–19 response, as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (3) Employment authorization (A) Application (i) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant employment authorization to an alien described in paragraph (2) if such alien submits an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I–765 or any successor form), which shall include— (I) evidence of the alien’s current nonimmigrant status; (II) copies of the alien’s academic degrees and any licenses, credentials, or other documentation confirming authorization to practice in the alien’s occupation