; and (2) determines that the alien— (A) has been physically present in the United States immediately preceding the date on which the alien elects voluntary repatriation; (B) is, and has been, a person of good moral character for the entire period the alien is physically present in the United States; (C) is not described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii) or (4) of section 237(a); (D) meets the applicable income requirements, as determined by the Secretary; and (E) has not previously elected voluntary repatriation. (e) Minimum requirements (1) Notice The notices required to be provided to an alien under sections 235B(b)(2) and 240D(c)(1) shall include information on the voluntary repatriation program. (2) Verbal requirements The asylum officer shall verbally provide the alien with information about the opportunity to elect voluntary repatriation— (A) at the beginning of a protection determination under section 235B(c)(2); and (B) at the beginning of the protection merits interview under section 240D(b)(3). (3) Written request An alien subject to section 235B or 240D— (A) may elect voluntary repatriation at any time during proceedings under 235B or before the protection merits determination under section 240D(d); and (B) may only elect voluntary repatriation— (i) knowingly and voluntarily