; adjustment of status (a) Eligible veterans In the case of a noncitizen who has been issued a final order of removal, the Secretary of Homeland Security, may, notwithstanding such order of removal, adjust that noncitizen’s status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or admit such noncitizen for lawful permanent residence if the Secretary determines that such noncitizen is a veteran and, consistent with subsection (b), is not inadmissible. (b) Waiver (1) Authority In the case of a noncitizen veteran described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive any applicable ground of inadmissibility under section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ) (other than paragraphs (3) and (2)(H) of such section 212(a), a finding of inadmissibility under paragraph (2)(A) based on a conviction of an aggravated felony described in subparagraph (A), (I), or (K) of section 101(a)(43) ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43) ), or 5 convictions for driving while intoxicated (including a conviction for driving while under the influence of or imparied by alcohol or drugs) unless the conviction is older than 25 years, if the Secretary determines that it is in the public interest. (2) Public interest considerations In determining whether a waiver described in paragraph (1) is in the public interest, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider factors including the noncitizen’s service in the Armed Forces, and the recency and severity of any offense or conduct that forms the basis of a finding of inadmissibility under section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a) ). (c) Procedures Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, by rule, establish procedures to carry out this section. (d) No numerical limitations Individuals who are granted lawful permanent residence under this section shall not be subject to the numerical limitations under section 201, 202, or 203 of the Immigration and