2006-10-11 13:16:58 · 16 answers · asked by Elizabeth F 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Puerto Ricans are fellow Americans.
2006-10-11 13:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by The Garage Dude 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Legally, native Puerto Ricans are Americans because Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States.
2006-10-11 13:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Puerto Rico is a United States protectorate country and that means they have all of the privileges of an American citizen already. An immigrant is someone who has migrated from another country to live here, and until they become citizens cannot enjoy all of the same privileges Americans do like the Puerto Ricans can.
2006-10-11 13:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by mammabecki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are a US territory, or maybe a Puerto Rican can give a better definition. but there economy is US Dollar based, they have representation in Congress, they are a territory. Just as all other States started out. Some Puerto Ricans would rather not have it, but I believe they should become a State myself.
P.S. Some of the best friends I made in the Army where from P.R. They serve proudly in our armed forces.
2006-10-11 13:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it could't be elected by way of fact Puerto Rico isn't an element to the U. S.. it extremely is unfastened linked to the U. S. that's diverse. additionally Puerto Ricans have a congress US statutory citizenship (it extremely is taken away by way of fact the political association isn't an enduring one.) In 2006 the Puerto Rico very suited court docket acknowledged the Puerto Rican citizenship.
2016-10-16 02:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by scharber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Porque Puerto Rico es un propriedad de EEUU, o, en una otra palabra, lost estados unidos. Puerto Rico is a property, and an asset, to the United States. That's why. They entered into an economic trade agreement with us about 50 years ago, because we needed a strategic location to build a military installation, and they needed help financially to try and escape poverty. You ought to read more history books... By the way, VIVA BORICUA!
2006-10-11 13:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by sharon c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory., and therefore a possession of the United States. (I think they're citizens, but I could be wrong.)
2006-10-11 13:25:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Puerto rico is part of the united states, so they are citizens. They are not immigrants.
2006-10-11 13:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Immitrants TO the US. They are citizens of a US territory. Its OK, though, they still qualify for Affrimative Action advantages over white citizens.
2006-10-11 18:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are part of the united states possesions, when it comes to land. So they are not really considered inmigrants since they are actually in US territory
2006-10-11 13:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lissette A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋