the alien shall be eligible to apply for advance parole based on any reasonable need to travel. (2) Applicability Section 101(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(g) ) shall not apply to an alien granted advance parole under this subsection. (n) Employment authorization (1) In general (A) In general An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to this section or who has a pending application under this section shall, on application to the Secretary, be granted an employment authorization document. (B) Timeline for issuance (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), an employment authorization document shall be issued within 30 days. (ii) Extension for good cause The Secretary may extend the timeline under clause (ii) for good cause and, in the case of such an extension, shall communicate the delay to the applicant. (2) Receipt of application (A) In general As soon as practicable after receiving an application for status under this section, the Secretary shall provide the applicant with a document acknowledging receipt of such application. (B) Evidence of employment authorization A document issued under subparagraph (A) shall— (i) serve as interim evidence of the alien's authorization to accept employment in the United States