section protection or to immediately remove such alien from Afghanistan, if possible. (5) Other eligibility for immigrant status No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because the alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification. (6) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2034 to carry out this section. (e) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to inhibit the Secretary of State from accepting refugee referrals from any entity. 315. Improving efficiency and oversight of refugee and special immigrant processing (a) Acceptance of fingerprint cards and submissions of biometrics In addition to the methods authorized under the heading relating to the Immigration and Naturalization Service under title I of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 ( Public Law 105–119 , 111 Stat. 2448