This bill creates a temporary protected status program for a specific group of Iranian nationals whose immigration cases were stalled by a December 2025 pause in benefit processing. Eligible individuals include Iranian nationals who were lawfully present in the United States, had filed immigration applications before the pause, and whose work authorization or immigration status expired as a result. The protected status designation lasts 18 months initially and automatically extends in 6-month increments if the processing pause continues or conditions in Iran remain unsafe. The Department of Homeland Security must issue interim rules to implement the program within 30 days of the law's enactment, with final rules to follow within 180 days after receiving public comment.