in section 103 of Public Law 101–649 and thus Hong Kong will continue to be treated as a separate foreign state for purposes of a numerical level established under section 1152 of title 8, United States Code. (b) Regulations In order to facilitate the future verification of Hong Kong residency status of visa applicants from the PRC, the Secretary of State shall— (1) issue regulations within 365 days of enactment establishing a process for Hong Kong residents to register their status with embassies of the United States and the Department of State globally for purposes of adjudicating an individual’s claim to Hong Kong residency as part of a future visa application for entry to the United States, including through such means as— (A) recording of biometric data