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Protection and Support for Hong Kong Residents in the USA

This act aims to provide temporary protection and immigration facilities for Hong Kong residents in the United States. It enables them to obtain protected status, facilitates the asylum and refugee status application process, and creates special immigration pathways for skilled individuals fleeing persecution or seeking safe haven due to changes in Hong Kong's national security law.
Key points
Establishes Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hong Kong residents in the U.S. for an 18-month period, allowing them to legally reside and work.
Facilitates refugee or asylum applications for Hong Kong individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution, including protest participants.
Creates a special immigration pathway for up to 5,000 highly skilled Hong Kong residents annually for 5 years, particularly in science and technology fields.
Ensures Hong Kong is treated as a separate foreign state from China for immigration purposes for 5 years, affecting visa limitations.
Requires the U.S. government to regularly report on visa and immigration applications from Hong Kong residents and their processing progress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4276
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Process start date: 2021-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4276.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hong Kong residents in the U.S. for an 18-month period, allowing them to legally reside and work.
  • Facilitates refugee or asylum applications for Hong Kong individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution, including protest participants.
  • Creates a special immigration pathway for up to 5,000 highly skilled Hong Kong residents annually for 5 years, particularly in science and technology fields.
  • Ensures Hong Kong is treated as a separate foreign state from China for immigration purposes for 5 years, affecting visa limitations.
  • Requires the U.S. government to regularly report on visa and immigration applications from Hong Kong residents and their processing progress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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