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HONG KONG RESIDENTS' MIGRATION STATISTICS ·

To United States (Visa Granted)

3

Annex 2

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

8342

8739

9850

7204

7318

1986

6511

1987 (Jan.-Nov.)

6344 (probably 7400 at the end

of the year)

*The U.S. Government has announced an increase of quota (600-5000) for immigrants. from all dependent 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.S. Authority

until November 30, 1987.

Source: from U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong