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All Puerto Ricans are US Citizen since 1917. Saying How PRicans arrive to the US is like saying how Californians arrive to Texas.

From Puerto Rico you will have to take a plane to get to US Continental

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PUERTO RICO WAS IS A PROVIDENCE OF THE uNITED STATES

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10y ago

They come to have a better job and a better life

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11y ago

To begin a new life as in most settlements.

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Puerto Ricans came for economic opportunity.

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Some for economic reasons. Some job related. Some to move with family. To go to college. Similar reason that people have moving from state to state.

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What act declared Puerto Rico to be US territory and all Puerto Ricans US citizens?

The 1917 Jones Act designated Puerto Ricans as US Citizens.


Puerto ricans are what of the US?

Citizens.


How many Puerto Ricans are in the US?

Between two and three million that are self identified as Puerto Ricans.


What is the phobia of puerto ricans?

The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia" The fear of Puerto Ricans is "Puerto Phobia"


What is the political status on Puerto Ricans in the US?

They are US Citizens.


Do puerto ricans who work in US but are not citizens pay taxes in US?

All puerto ricans are us citizen since 1917 and if they live in the states they have to to pay federal taxes.


Why arent puerto ricans living in the us considered immigrants?

For the same reason that some one from New York who moves to California is not Considered an immigrant. Puerto Rico is part of the United States. Puerto Ricans are US citizens by birth since 1917.


Why ARENt puerto ricans living in the US cosidered immigrants?

If you were asking "Are Puerto Ricans illegal aliens?" that would be a yes AND no answer. Puerto Ricans are considered immigrants because Puerto Rico is not part of the United States (its not one of our 50 states), but it is US territory (we protect them and stuff). :) hope this helped you :)


What were puerto ricans granted in 1917?

US citizenship


Why did the Puerto Ricans came to the US?

For employment opportunity.


Why arent puerto ricans living in the us?

Many are.


Can Puerto Ricans purchase a home in the US?

Yes, they can.