; and (2) in subsection (h), by inserting (F) (if the noncitizen is qualified to pursue a full course of study at an institution of higher education), before H(i)(b) . 3409. H–4 visa reform (a) Protecting children with H–4 visas who age out of status (1) In general Section 214(g)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(4) ) is amended to read as follows: (4) (A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the period of authorized admission of a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) may not exceed 6 years. (B) The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant an extension of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) to a nonimmigrant until such nonimmigrant’s application for adjustment of status has been processed if such nonimmigrant— (i) is the beneficiary of a petition filed under section 204(a) for a preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(b); and (ii) is eligible to be granted such status. (C) A child of a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph (B) who accompanied or followed to join such nonimmigrant may apply for and receive an extension of his or her nonimmigrant status regardless of age, if— (i) the nonimmigrant parent described in subparagraph (B) maintains his or her nonimmigrant status