; (11) to coordinate with allies, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, to promote democracy and human rights in Hong Kong; and (12) in the case of the promulgation of new national security legislation in Hong Kong, to review immigration, asylum, and residency regulations such that those residents of Hong Kong fleeing persecution and seeking better opportunities will be welcomed in the United States. 5. Protection for Hong Kong residents in the United States (a) Designation (1) In general For purposes of section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a ), Hong Kong shall be treated as if it had been designated under subsection (b)(1)(C) of that section, subject to the provisions of this section. (2) Period of designation The initial period of the designation referred to in paragraph (1) shall be for the 18-month period beginning from such time as the Standing Committee of the NPC of the PRC promulgates national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong that amends Article III of Hong Kong’s Basic Law. (b) Aliens eligible As a result of the designation made under subsection (a), an alien who is a resident of Hong Kong is deemed to satisfy the requirements under paragraph (1) of section 244(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c) ), subject to paragraph (3) of such section, if the alien— (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)(A) of such section, and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under paragraph (2)(B) of such section