; (2) in paragraph (6)— (A) in the first sentence by striking than 4 years and all that follows through the period; (B) in the second sentence, strike exceptional and insert compelling ; and (C) by striking the last sentence; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) Work authorization The Secretary of Homeland Security shall grant employment authorization to an alien who has filed an application for nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(U) on the date that is the earlier of— (A) the date on which the alien’s application for such status is approved; or (B) a date determined by the Secretary that is not later than 180 days after the date on which the alien filed the application. Eligibility for work authorization in the United States under another provision of this Act does not preclude the issuance of work authorization under this paragraph. Such employment authorization shall continue in effect while the alien has temporary resident status under section 101(a)(15)(U). . (i) Parole for U visa waitlist The Secretary shall, when appropriate, grant parole to petitioners for a visa under section 101(a)(15)(U) and qualifying family members abroad who seek parole while the petitions are pending. (j) Eliminate Civil Penalties for Failure To Depart Section 240B(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1229c(d)(2)) is amended to read as follows: (2) Application of VAWA and TVPA protections The restrictions on relief under paragraph (1) shall not apply to relief under section 240A or section 245 on the basis of— (A) a petition filed under section 101(a)(15)(U); (B) a petition filed under section 101(a)(27)(J); (C) adjustment of status application filed under section 245(h); (D) a petition filed under section 101(a)(15)(T); (E) a petition or application referred to under section 101(a)(51) filed by a VAWA self-petitioner