; and (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking contact and inserting contract ; (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (4), in the paragraph heading, by striking aliens and inserting noncitizens ; and (B) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Special provision regarding long-term residents of the Commonwealth (A) CNMI Resident status A noncitizen described in subparagraph (B) may, upon the application of the noncitizen, be admitted in CNMI Resident status to the Commonwealth subject to the following rules: (i) The noncitizen shall be treated as a noncitizen lawfully admitted to the Commonwealth only, including permitting entry to and exit from the Commonwealth, until the earlier of the date on which— (I) the noncitizen ceases to reside in the Commonwealth; or (II) the noncitizen's status is adjusted under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in accordance with all applicable eligibility requirements. (ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security— (I) shall establish a process for such noncitizen to apply for CNMI Resident status during the 180-day period beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of the U.S. Citizenship Act ; (II) may, in the Secretary's discretion, authorize deferred action or parole, as appropriate, with work authorization, for such noncitizen until the date of adjudication of the noncitizen's application for CNMI Resident status