Memorandum on Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

Presidential Determination No. 88-2

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended, I hereby designate refugees in Indochina and other countries in East Asia, including such persons who may be authorized pursuant to Section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to be considered for admission to the United States as refugees while still within their countries of nationality or habitual residence, as persons qualifying for assistance under Section 2(b)(2), having determined that such assistance will contribute to the foreign policy interests of the United States.

You are hereby authorized and directed to report this determination to the Congress immediately and to publish it in the Federal Register.

RONALD REAGAN

THE WHITE HOUSE,

Washington, October 30, 1987.