Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

(a) Designation. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a), Iran shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b)(1)(C) of that section, subject to the provisions of this section.

(b) Duration

(1) In general. The initial designation under subsection (a) shall be in effect for a period of 18 months beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

(2) Extension. The Secretary shall extend the designation under subsection (a) for additional periods of 6 months each if the Secretary determines, at least 60 days before the end of the current designation period, that—

(A) the adjudication pause remains in effect, in whole or in part; or

(B) the conditions that gave rise to the adjudication pause continue to exist such that eligible individuals cannot reasonably expect timely adjudication of their pending applications.

(3) Mandatory extension. If the Secretary fails to make the determination described in paragraph (2) at least 60 days before the end of the current designation period, the designation shall be automatically extended for 6 months.

(c) Scope. The designation under this section shall apply exclusively to eligible individuals. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a designation for all nationals of Iran.