In administering these provisions. it Is essential that processing times be kept to an absolute minimum so as not to interfere with normal industry operations. For instance. in addition to the times specified in the statute. where additional evidence ie required or rebuttal evidence may be appropriate. the Attorney General should ensure that the petitioner receives a request and a copy of any negative comments promptly. to enable the petitioner to respond without further delaying adjudication of the petition. The Attorney General should adopt comparable procedures where appropriate for the administration of the consultation procedures contained in subsections 214(c)(3)(B). (4) (B) and (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. particularly with respect to timeframes and the provision of noobjection letters. Third. regarding section (d). the definition of extraordinary ability for 0 nonimmigrants. we intend that the Attorney General adopt specific criteria to ustablish distinction in the arts. including essentially the same regulatory standards for prominent aliens of distinguished merit and ability as in effect on September 30. 1991. Thus. an alien could qualify under this section by meeting a nuniber of standards for distinction. alternatively. the alien could qualify by winning a major. nationally or internationally recognized competition that is generally regarded as a benchmark for outstanding achievement in the aliens field.
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