any review of such determination, the record of the alien’s protection determination required under subsection (b)(3)(F) shall constitute the underlying application for the alien’s application for asylum, withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3), or protection under the Convention Against Torture for purposes of the protection merits interview. (B) Date of filing The date on which the Secretary issues a notification of a positive protection determination pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(i) shall be considered, for all purposes, the date of filing and the date of receipt of the alien’s application for asylum, withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3), or protection under the Convention Against Torture, as applicable. (4) Referral for protection merits removal proceedings (A) In general If the alien receives a positive protection determination— (i) the alien shall be issued employment authorization pursuant to section 235C