Background
1.
The new US Immigration Bill was signed by the President
on 28 November 1990. The Act contains several proposals specifically designed for Hong Kong including.
(i) The annual quota of visas will be increased to
10,000 per year for the next three years rising to
20,000 thereafter;
(ii) A further 12,000 visas per year for three years will be made available to Hong Kong residents who are
employees of US firms in the territory, and who have a
job offer in the USA;
(iii) Hong Kong people may apply to extend their visas
up to 31 December 2001.
(iv) There are special provisions for the locally
employed staff of the US Consulate General in Hong Kong.
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