The provisions of Article 19-7 of the Immigration Control Act as amended by the provisions of Article 2 (hereinafter referred to as the "New Immigration Control Act") apply to a person who, on or after the date on which this Act comes into effect (hereinafter referred to as the "Effective Date"), has become a mid- to long-term resident upon being granted a seal of verification for landing or permission prescribed in Article 19-6 of the New Immigration Control Act.