; or (ii) a document establishing employment authorization that the Secretary determines, by notice published in the Federal Register, to be acceptable for purposes of this subparagraph if such documentation contains security features to make it resistant to tampering, counterfeiting, and fraudulent use. (D) Authority to prohibit use of certain documents If the Secretary determines that any document or class of documents described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) does not reliably establish identity or employment authorization or is being used fraudulently to an unacceptable degree, the Secretary, by notice published in the Federal Register, may prohibit or place conditions on the use of such document or class of documents for purposes of this section. (E) Authority to waive photograph requirement The Secretary, in the sole discretion of the Secretary, may confirm the identity of an individual who submits a document described in subparagraph (B)(iv) that does not contain a photograph of the individual under exceptional circumstances, including the individual's religious beliefs. (4) Use of the system to screen identity and employment authorization (A) In general A person or entity that uses the System for the hiring, recruiting, or referring for a fee an individual for employment in the United States, during the period described in subparagraph (B), shall submit an inquiry through the System to seek confirmation of the identity and employment authorization of the individual. (B) Confirmation period (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), and subject to subsection (d), the confirmation period shall begin on the date of hire and end on the date that is 3 business days after the date of hire, or such other reasonable period as the Secretary may prescribe. (ii) Special rule The confirmation period of an alien who is authorized to be employed in the United States and provides evidence from the Social Security Administration that the alien has applied for a Social Security account number shall end 3 business