Are Puerto Ricans living in the U.S.A. illegal immigrants?
613801
Nope.  Because Puerto Rico is a territory, they are US citizens and can come and go as they please.
972800
no way, they were born here so what makes that illegal?
618227
No, because if you shoot them you'll go to jail.\n\nAnd don't act like a Latino has never stolen anything in your neighborhood. Because I know a lot of Hispanic thieves
30570
I'm sure Americans don't want Puerto Rico to become a state. With a population larger than that of many other states, PR would be more powerful in Congress than those less populated states.\n\nAs to FL Boy's answer, I'd say that although it would never become a major player, as an independent nation, PR definitely wouldn't be worthless in the world's economy. it happens that PR is the world's largest producer of prescription medicines and pacemakers.\n\nMy comment on One's answer is that thousands of Puerto Ricans serve and have served in all of the military branches of the U.S. They have also fought and died in the wars fought by the US, including Iraq and Desert Storm. During the Korean War (1950-1953), the 65th Infantry Division, made up entirely of Puerto Ricans, kicked some seroius North Korean behinds. So as you can see, the Island's protection from the US Military HAS had a very high cost to Puerto Ricans.\n\nAnd please, don't get me wrong. I am totally against freeloaders on welfare, be them white Americans, African Americans or even  Puerto Ricans.
440003
No.  ILLEGAL means ILLEGAL. Not only did they break the law coming across borders, but to work they have had to get fraudulent documents which is a felony charge for everyone else
640237
Hell no. That would be a huge mistake. We have enough of them in our country as it is. Shame on our ancestors. Though it is a good thing that they landed on Puerto Rico first. Our government will never adopt that place as a state. They know what it will mean. It will be another DC.
579974
Well, I was very young, and lived up north (in the Bronx).  I did not meet a Black or Puerto Rican person until I had to travel to high school.  For whatever reason, they did not live in our neighborhood (and believe me, our neighborhood was not an expensive one).\n\nI know what I've heard about how horrible it was in the south.  I also remember hearing about the hippies bringing everyone closer together.\n\nSorry I can't be of more help.
182223
oh my god everyone is wrong well for the most part.  Puerto Rico is part of the US and you don't need a passport yet to go.  It is recommended and you get less hassle if you do.  You do need a birth certificate and  a photo ID from the US.   In a another few years it will be required to have a passport even though you won't be technically leaving the country.
413990
I'm looking for that article but in the meantime....since puerto rico is a u.s.territory i'm pretty sure there will be some form of aid.  ofcourse thats only a bandaide to the problem and a longterm solution/plan will be necessary.  i hope the u.s. gov. will help relocate island families within the u.s.
559300
fenchurch is wrong in stating that most are here legally. INS statistics say otherwise, to the tune of about 8-10 million people depending on which survey you read. Illegal immigrants cannot legally vote, although many have forged ID's and Social Security cards, so some may have tried it and succeeded (depending on how well their backgrounds were checked, which generally isn't very well). Illegal immigrants are basically spitting in the faces of all who came to this country LEGALLY, through the proper channels, like my ancestors had to. And the liberals don't even call them illegals anymore-which they are. They call them "undocumented aliens". What a joke.
559075
Being white, and having lived in Puerto Rico in the past, I can say that White guys definitely like PR Girls. In NYC, or anywhere else for that matter. Puerto Ricans are so family oriented and for that reason, typically live in close geographic areas. Unfortunately, these are sometimes in areas of town where there are few white people. People are people, so you relate to those around you and in these environs, where there are few white people sometimes, it is rare to see a white/hispanic couple. \nThere is no moral, religious, or obvious reason. I loved my time in PR, but just do not see many Puerto Ricans where I currently live. They are wonderful people and the women tend to be awesome in looks, family attitude and relationships.
596739
I live in Puerto Rico and it fits the bill almost perfectly.  It's an island in the Caribbean where it is sunny almost every day and the lowest the temperature ever gets is around 70 degrees Farenheit.  Since PR is a "commonwealth" of the United States, you do not need a passport or immigration documents or any such thing.  There are two official languages here: Spanish and English.  Almost everybody speaks Spanish and quite a few people know some English as many PRicans have lived in New York.  There are occassional hurricanes but I've weathered them and as long as you're careful about where you choose to reside (not in a valley where floods can reach you, for instance or not right on the beach) they're no big deal.  There are about 4 million people on the island, which is 100 miles long by about 40 miles wide, but most of them reside in the Metropolitan area near San Juan.  If you don't like big cities, move further away from the metro area and you'll be fine.  There's a tropical rainforest here (El Yunque) and many outdoor opportunities.  Additionally, you're ALWAYS within driving distance of a tropical beach.  Property can be cheap, depending on where you're looking to purchase at and so can the cost of living.  \n\nFR
657796
Officially it is a "commonwealth," but it was declared a colony of the US by the United Nations in 1973. Consider this: The then autonomous island was invaded by US forces after the Hispanoamerican war in 1899. Companies that set up shop there do not pay taxes. Its residents do not vote for President, only for a governor. Its "senator" is not able to vote. The US has five military bases in the island and has been drafting Puerto Ricans to Korea, and Vietnam; and sending them to the Gulf War and Irak since the citizenship was imposed in 1947. For these and other reasons, many Puerto Ricans favor statehood. Can you blame them?
380065
i am not sure exactly what you mean. puerto ricans are us citizens and can travel freely in the us. this is the state's website: http://www.state.ri.us/\n\nif you need residency status in rhode island for school purposes check out this site: http://www.riheaa.org/borrowers/grants/policies.html\n\nand this site keeps popping up and you may find it helpful: http://www.rhodeislandimmigrationattorney.com/\n\ngood luck.
414601
They are illegal immigrants.
351379
Most of those are illegaly in America.. in other words.. they may live here.. but are not americans. \n\nI am mexican american by the way. I say shame on those mexicans who don't support the contry, yet get bent out of shape when we want them out of the contry. \nThey can come back.. but do it legaly.
689585
You are right that PR is part of the USA and I for one think it is time that you be considered a state! And no you are not the same as the illegals. They just want to find anyone they can to side with them. I don't think that they realize that by doing what they have, with the protests and all, that they have alienated those who would have supported them. \n\nPoint being is this,I can't go to any other country and protest or take an active part in voting or politics or even ask for assistants living because I am not a citizen of that country. So why should the illegals here be different. \n\nI am sorry you have had to deal with this personally. It is not right and I am saying so. You are an American and as such should be treated like it.