James has worked for an organization for five $(5)$ years. He and his wife are adopting a child. The organization has $80$ employees in the location where James works. Under the Family Medical Leave Act $($FMLA$),$ James is eligible for $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$

leave only if you have a specific company policy that provides leave for adoption

B$.$

leave only if he has unused vacation and sick days

C$.$

up to $12$ weeks of unpaid leave if he requests prior approval

D$.$

up to $12$ weeks of paid leave if he requests prior approval