(a)Requirements for O classification. An alien shall be classifiable under the provisions of INA 101(a)(15)(O) if: (1) The consular officer is satisfied that the alien qualifies under the provisions of that section; and either (2) With respect to the principal alien, the consular officer has received official evidence of the approval by DHS of a petition to accord such classification or of the extension by DHS of the period of authorized stay in such classification; or (3) The consular officer is