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How did puerto ricans become US citizens?

the Jones Act


When did the Puerto Rican people become welcome in the US?

Probably as a result of the Jones Act of 1917 which made Puerto Ricans US Citizens.


How did the US treat the Puerto Ricans?

We treat the Puerto Ricans great. We are at peace with them and possibly gonna let them become a state. Our past history was not always exemplary, but hopefully the times have changed.


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.


How many Puerto Ricans are in the US?

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


Puerto ricans are what of the US?

Citizens.


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

They are US Citizens.


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 :)


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 did the Puerto Ricans came to the US?

For employment opportunity.


What were puerto ricans granted in 1917?

US citizenship