; and (B) (i) was outside the United States on January 1, 2021; or (ii) reentered the United States unlawfully after January 1, 2023. (d) Submission of biometric and biographic data; background checks (1) In general The Secretary may not grant a noncitizen status under section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F unless the noncitizen submits biometric and biographic data, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. (2) Alternative procedure The Secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for noncitizens who are unable to provide such biometric or biographic data due to a physical impairment. (3) Background checks (A) In general The Secretary shall use biometric and biographic data— (i) to conduct security and law enforcement background checks; and (ii) to determine whether there is any criminal, national security, or other factor that would render the noncitizen ineligible for status under section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F, as applicable. (B) Completion required A noncitizen may not be granted status under section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F unless security and law enforcement background checks are completed to the satisfaction of the Secretary. (e) Eligibility for other statuses (1) In general A noncitizen’s eligibility for status under section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F shall not preclude the noncitizen from seeking any status under any other provision of law for which the noncitizen may otherwise be eligible. (2) Inapplicability of other provisions Section 208(d)(6) shall not apply to any noncitizen who submits an application under section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F. (f) Exemption from numerical limitation Nothing in this section or section 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, or 245F or in any other law may be construed— (1) to limit the number of noncitizens who may be granted status under sections 245B, 245C, 245D, 245E, and 245F