§733a. Citizens; residence in island of citizens of United States
As of today
48 U.S.C. § 733a
All citizens of the United States who have resided or who shall after March 4, 1927, reside in the island for one year shall be citizens of Puerto Rico.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, § 5a, as added Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, § 2, 44 Stat. 1418; amended May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 5a of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
“Puerto Rico” substituted in text for “Porto Rico” pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.