; and (bb) merits a grant of asylum in the exercise of discretion. (II) Aliens with reasonable fear of persecution (aa) In general Except as provided in item (bb), if an alien referred under subparagraph (A)(ii) is determined to have a reasonable fear of persecution or torture, the alien shall be eligible only for consideration of an application for withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) or protection under the Convention Against Torture. (bb) Exception An alien shall not be eligible for consideration of an application for relief under item (aa) if the failure of the alien to establish a credible fear of persecution precludes the alien from eligibility for such relief. (cc) Limitation An alien whose application for relief is adjudicated under item (aa) shall not be eligible for any other form of relief or protection from removal. (vii) Ineligibility for removal proceedings An alien referred under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not be eligible for a hearing under section 240. . (b) Applications for asylum Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general Only an alien who has entered the United States through a designated port of entry may apply for asylum under this section or section 235(b), as applicable. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking , pursuant to a bilateral or multilateral agreement, ; and (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking Subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting Subparagraph (A)