; or (IV) obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential. (2) Application fee (A) In general The Secretary may, subject to an exemption under section 203(c), require an alien applying under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application but does not exceed $495.00. (B) Special procedure for applicants with DACA The Secretary shall establish a streamlined procedure for aliens who have been granted DACA and who meet the requirements for renewal (under the terms of the program in effect on January 1, 2017) to apply for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under this section, or without the conditional basis as provided in section 103(c)(2). Such procedure shall not include a requirement that the applicant pay a fee, except that the Secretary may require an applicant who meets the requirements for lawful permanent residence without the conditional basis under section 103(c)(2) to pay a fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application, subject to the exemption under section 203(c). (3) Background checks The Secretary may not grant an alien permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section until the requirements of section 202 are satisfied. (4) Military selective service An alien applying for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section, or without the conditional basis as provided in section 103(c)(2), shall establish that the alien has registered under the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), if the alien is subject to registration under such Act. (c) Criminal and national security bars (1) Grounds of ineligibility Except as provided in paragraph (2), an alien is ineligible for adjustment of status under this Act (whether on a conditional basis or without the conditional basis as provided in section 103(c)(2)) if any of the following apply: (A) The alien is inadmissible under paragraph