Question 1

Is Puerto Rico part of the U.S. immigration system?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so federal immigration law applies. People born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens by birth and do not need a visa to travel between the island and the mainland.

Question 2

Can an immigration attorney in Puerto Rico help with green cards and visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attorneys assist with family- and employment-based petitions, green cards, naturalization, work and visitor visas, and removal defense, and can represent clients before USCIS and the immigration courts.

Question 3

What is Law 60 in Puerto Rico?

Accepted Answer

Law 60, the Puerto Rico Incentives Code, consolidates the island's tax incentive programs into a single framework. It is the successor to earlier laws such as Acts 20 and 22 and offers incentives to qualifying investors and businesses.

Question 4

Who can qualify for incentives under Law 60?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility generally depends on establishing bona fide residency in Puerto Rico, operating an eligible business or export-services activity, and meeting employment and investment conditions. An attorney is strongly advised.

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