; and (ii) except as provided in subparagraph (B), shall cease to apply as of the date that is nine years after the date of the enactment of such Act. (B) This subsection shall continue to apply with respect to any alien who has filed an application for adjustment of status under this subsection any time prior to the date on which this subsection otherwise ceases to apply. (8) Clarifications For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term similarly situated United States workers includes United States workers performing similar duties, subject to similar supervision, and with similar educational backgrounds, industry expertise, employment experience, levels of responsibility, and skill sets as the alien in the same geographic area of employment as the alien. (B) The duties, hours, and compensation of the alien are commensurate with those offered to United States workers in the same area of employment if the employer can demonstrate that the duties, hours, and compensation are consistent with the range of such terms and conditions the employer has offered or would offer to similarly situated United States employees. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(k) ) is amended by adding or (n) after pursuant to subsection (a) .