; and (2) is determined to be an alien admissible to the United States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under subsection (b) and subject to sections 301(b) and 302(d). (b) Certain grounds for inadmissibility inapplicable For purposes of determining admissibility under subsection (a)(2) , the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A),(6)(B), (6)(C), (7)(A), (9)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ) shall not apply. (c) Aliens eligible for adjustment of status (1) In general An alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien— (A) is— (i) a national of a foreign state (or part thereof), (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such state), with a designation under subsection (b) of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b) ) on September 25, 2016, who had or was otherwise eligible for temporary protected status on such date notwithstanding subsections (c)(1)(A)(iv) and (c)(3)(C) of such section; or (ii) under a grant of Deferred Enforced Departure as of September 28, 2016; and (B) has been continuously physically present in the United States for a period of not less than 3 years before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) TPS aliens previously removed or departed An alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien was removed or voluntarily departed from the United States on or after September 25, 2016, if the alien— (A) applies from abroad; (B) was continuously physically present in the United States for a period of not less than 3 years before the date of removal or departure; (C) had temporary protected status on such date, or was otherwise eligible, on such date, for temporary protected status notwithstanding subsections (c)(1)(A)(iv) and (c)(3)(C) of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a )