; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking , pursuant to a bilateral or multilateral agreement, ; and (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking Subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting Subparagraph (A) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking subparagraph (C). (c) Authority for certain aliens To apply for asylum Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Ineligibility for asylum (i) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including paragraph (1), except as provided in clause (ii), an alien is ineligible for asylum if the alien— (I) has been convicted of a felony; (II) is inadmissible under section 212(a) (except paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)); (III) has been previously removed from the United States; or (IV) is a national or habitual resident of— (aa) a country in Central America that has a refugee application and processing center; or (bb) a country contiguous to such a country (other than Mexico). (ii) Exception Notwithstanding clause (i), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any alien who is present in the United States on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph. . 4. Establishment of refugee application and processing centers (a) Definition Section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (53) The term refugee application and processing center — (A) means a facility designated under section 207(g) by the Secretary of State to accept and process applications for refugee admissions to the United States