Sec. 3. Eligibility for asylum
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In this section, the term Hong Konger means any individual who— has enjoyed the right of abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since birth under the Immigration Ordinance (Chapter 115, Laws of Hong Kong); and has maintained continuous residency in Hong Kong since birth. Notwithstanding paragraph
(1)of section 208(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(b) ), any Hong Konger— shall be deemed to be eligible for asylum in the United States unless he or she is described in paragraph
(2)of such section 208(b); and may apply for asylum at the United States Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau before the date referred to in subsection (c). This section shall have no force or effect beginning on the date on which the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that Hong Kong has regained a high degree of autonomy to warrant differential treatment under United States law consistent with reporting requirements under sections 205 and 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 ( 22 U.S.C. 5725 and 5731).
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