HONG KONG RESIDENTS' MIGRATION STATISTICS ·
To United States (Visa Granted)
Annex
1981
8342
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987 (Jan.-Nov.)
8739
9850
7204
7318
6511
6344 (probably
of the ye
*The U.S. Government has announced an increase of quota (600-5000) for immigrants. from all depende territories including Hong Kong, with effective from October 1, 1987.
P.S. Also it is noted that 99,892 applications of Hong Kong residents have been approved by the U
until November 30, 1987.
Source: from U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong