P1 and P3 petitions to assure that if the collectivebargaining representative or other appropriate union has not had the opportunity to provide an advisory opinion. that entity shall receive a copy of the petition and supporting documentation with an opportunity to comment before the attorney general adjudicates the petition. We have taken various steps to streamline the consultation process. Fourth. we extend the requirement for the return transportation for dismissed employees. as is now done for other nonimmigrant visa categories. If an employee is dismissed before the end of the period of his authorized admission. then the employer should pay reasonable costs for return transportation home. Fifth. in some of the other provisions of this legislation. we clarify the definition of extraordinary ability for 01 applicants and drop the need for the attorney general to determine their prospective benefits to the country. eliminate the 3month outofcountry rule for P applicants. return fashion modeling to the Hlb category. but not as a specialty occupation. clarify the nature and purpose of P3 applicants seeking to enter to perform culturally unique programs. and require the attorney general to report certain statistics annually respecting the H and Q. as well as the 0 and P categories. These are obviously technical immigration provisions. but they have enormous consequences for the performing arts community. We believe these revisions represent a fair and satisfactory compromise between the interests of organized labor and the foreign artists. performers and athletes who come each year to the United States. bringing their talents their art. their performances to share with American audiences. Finally.
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