; (B) considered unlawfully present under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B) ); or (C) considered an unauthorized alien (as defined in section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3) )) if the alien has applied for and has been issued an employment authorization document. (2) Effect on other applications Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the interest of efficiency, the Secretary of Homeland Security may pause consideration of any other application for immigration benefits pending adjudication so as to prioritize an application for adjustment of status pursuant to this Act. (m) 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 under this section or is granted adjustment of status under this section