Preferential handling for status holders: expedited disposal of advance authorisations and amendments for higher-rated exporters under Foreign Trade Policy priority. Preferential treatment for Status Holders under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 requires Regional Authorities to give priority and expedited, time bound processing of electronic advance authorisation applications and related amendments, including revalidation and invalidation, in accordance with Para 3.24(g) and the Handbook of Procedure Para 9.10; RAs must follow the prescribed shortened timelines scrupulously when disposing applications from Status Holders.