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prosperous visa populations. The resolution of uncertainties about Hong Kong's future has also served to ease these pressures. Moreover, because of Hong Kong's sophisticated legal infrastructure and the reliability of documentation, we feel that we are in a very good position to make accurate and valid visa adjudications, thus further lessening the chances. that intending emigrants are unlikely to obtain nonimmigrant visas.
I hope this answers your questions. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to write me again.
Sincerely,
John J. Tkacik, Jr.
Chief, Visa Branch