Tallest Nonimmigrant

Yao Ming, the tallest nonimmigrant in the United States (unconfirmed), edged Kobe Bryant as the top vote-getter in fan balloting for the upcoming NBA All-Star game scheduled in Houston, Feb. 19. Yao received 2.34 million votes to Bryant’s 2.27 million. Fans from all over the world were able to cast votes online.

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