Sec. 6. Differential treatment of Hong Kong residents for immigration purposes
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During the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the President suspends, in whole or in part, special treatment of Hong Kong under United States law, Hong Kong will continue— to be considered a separate foreign state apart from the PRC in accordance with section 103 of the Immigration Act of 1990 ( Public Law 101–649 ; 8 U.S.C. 1152 note); and to be treated as a separate foreign state for purposes of a numerical level established under section 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152 ).
In order to facilitate the future verification of Hong Kong residency status of visa applicants from the PRC, the Secretary of State, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall issue regulations establishing a process for Hong Kong residents to register their status with embassies of the United States and the Department of State globally for purposes of adjudicating an individual’s claim to Hong Kong residency as part of a future visa application for entry to the United States, including through— recording biometric data; officially registering and scanning of birth certificates, residency cards, and other documentation establishing long-term residency; and collecting other personal information, data, and records considered appropriate by the Secretary.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance outlining actions to enhance the ability of the Department of State to efficiently share information with the United Kingdom and other allies for purposes of rapidly adjudicating residency of Hong Kong applicants for admission to the United States. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate , the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate , the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives , and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives describing the plans to implement the requirements described in paragraphs
(1)and (2).
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Differential treatment of Hong Kong residents for immigration purposes
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101-649
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