; or (B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is admitted as a refugee under section 207 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ), is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ), or is an immigrant otherwise authorized by the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17) )) or the Secretary of Homeland Security to be employed. 31003. H–2B cap relief (a) H–2B numerical limitations Section 214(g)(9)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking fiscal year 2013, 2014, or 2015 and inserting 1 of the 3 preceding fiscal years ; and (2) by striking fiscal year 2016 and inserting a fiscal year . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect during the fiscal year in which it is enacted. 31004. Increased sanctions for willful misrepresentation or failure to meet the requirements for petitioning for an H–2B worker Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(13)(B), by striking $150 and inserting $350