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an unrelated party. In June 1991 petitioner was laid off by Qume
and remained unemployed for the remainder of that year.
Shortly after being laid off by Qume, petitioner traveled to
China to meet and visit with relatives. He returned to the
United States sometime in July 1991. Uncertain about his future
employment prospects in the United States and for other personal
reasons, petitioner decided to look for a job in China.
Petitioner's cousin, who lived in Beijing, China, offered to help
petitioner find a job in the Beijing area. During the remainder
of 1991, petitioner actively sought employment in China.
After returning to the United States in July 1991,
petitioner moved some of his personal belongings to his parents'
house in Daly City, California, although he continued to live at
the San Bruno residence. Shortly thereafter, he decided to rent
out the two unoccupied bedrooms in his house. In August 1991
petitioner began to advertise the master bedroom for rent,
although he continued to occupy it.
Petitioner believed that foreign students would most likely
be willing to participate in a house-sharing arrangement and
directed his advertising accordingly. His advertising efforts
took numerous forms. On an informal basis, he asked friends and
relatives if they needed, or knew someone who needed, a room to
rent. He posted flyers at nearby universities, colleges, and
public places such as grocery stores and markets. The flyers
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