; (ii) entered the United States before or on December 31, 2021; and (iii) has been continuously physically present in the United States for not less than 1 year as of the date on which the alien submits an application under such subsection (b); or (B) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien described in subparagraph (A). (2) Determination of continuous physical presence For purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence based on one or more absences from the United States for one or more periods amounting, in the aggregate, to not more than 180 days. (d) Stay of removal (1) In general The Secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures by which an alien who is subject to a final order of deportation, removal, or exclusion, may seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application under subsection (b). (2) During certain proceedings (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), notwithstanding any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), the Secretary may not order an alien to be removed from the United States if the alien— (i) is in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under any provision of such Act; and (ii) has submitted an application for adjustment of status under subsection (b). (B) Exception The Secretary may order an alien described in subparagraph (A) to be removed from the United States if the Secretary has made a final determination to deny the application for adjustment of status under subsection (b) of the alien. (3) Work authorization (A) In general The Secretary may— (i) authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (b) to engage in employment in the United States during the period in which a determination on such application is pending