; and (ii) shall be effective on an interim basis immediately upon such publication but may be subject to change and revision after notice and an opportunity for public comment. (2) Final guidance (A) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of issuance of guidance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall finalize the guidance implementing this section. (B) Exemption from the Administrative Procedure Act Chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure Act ), or any other law relating to rulemaking or information collection, shall not apply to the guidance issued under this paragraph. (n) Asylum claims (1) In general With respect to the adjudication of an application for asylum submitted by an eligible individual, section 2502(c) of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note; Public Law 117–43 ) shall not apply. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit an eligible individual from seeking or receiving asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ). (o) Prohibition on fees The Secretary may not charge a fee to any eligible individual in connection with the initial issuance under this section of— (1) a document evidencing status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or conditional permanent resident status; or (2) an employment authorization document. (p) Eligibility for benefits (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (A) an individual described in subsection (a) of section 2502 of the Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note; Public Law 117–43 ) shall retain his or her eligibility for the benefits and services described in subsection (b) of such section if the individual has a pending application, or is granted adjustment of status, under this section