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US lawmakers propose green card bill for Hong Kong residents amid doubts

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US lawmakers have introduced the Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act, aiming to provide a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship for Hong Kong residents currently in the United States under the Deferred Enforced Departure program. Senators Jeff Merkley and Representative James McGovern are sponsoring the bill, citing concerns over Beijing and Hong Kong authorities undermining fundamental rights. However, observers are skeptical about the bill's chances of success due to broad Republican opposition to immigration expansion and a crowded legislative calendar. AI

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US lawmakers propose green card bill for Hong Kong residents amid doubts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li,Leopold Chen ·

    US lawmakers push green card bill for Hongkongers, but observers doubt success

    Two US lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would allow Hongkongers in the country to apply for permanent residency, but authorities and observers have dismissed it as a political move unlikely to succeed. Senator Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, and Representative James McGove…

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