; and (B) has not become ineligible for certified agricultural worker status under section 101(b). (2) Dependent spouse and children The Secretary may grant or extend certified agricultural dependent status to the spouse or child of an alien granted an extension of certified agricultural worker status under paragraph (1) if the spouse or child is not ineligible for certified agricultural dependent status under section 101(b). (3) Waiver for late filings The Secretary may waive an alien’s failure to timely file before the expiration of the 120-day period described in paragraph (1) if the alien demonstrates that the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond the alien’s control or for other good cause. (b) Status for workers with pending applications (1) In general Certified agricultural worker status of an alien who timely files an application to extend such status under subsection (a) (and the status of the alien’s dependents) shall be automatically extended through the date on which the Secretary makes a final administrative decision regarding such application. (2) Documentation of employment authorization As soon as practicable after receipt of an application to extend certified agricultural worker status under subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue a document to the alien acknowledging the receipt of such application. An employer of the worker may not refuse to accept such document as evidence of employment authorization under section 274A(b)(1)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a(b)(1)(C) ), pending a final administrative decision on the application. (c) Notice Prior to denying an application to extend certified agricultural worker status, the Secretary shall provide the alien with— (1) written notice that describes the basis for ineligibility or the deficiencies of the evidence submitted