United States: Congress is considering a new immigration bill which would double immigration quota
from Hong Kong to 20,000 per year, but without the need to take up immigrant visa
until the year 2002 (Morrison Bill/Frank
Amendment).
Australia and
Canada:
Japan:
Have welcomed our efforts to encourage key
people to remain in Hong Kong. Although
their worldwide immigration policy does not
permit specific schemes for Hong Kong alone, some flexibility already exists in their rules from which we hope Hong Kong residents
can benefit. Canada has also been
particularly supportive in looking for ways of bolstering Hong Kong's international
position.
Although Japan has been unable to help over
passports, has been helpful in other ways, such as encouraging continued investment in
the territory.
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