The platform aims to provide a faster process, in which information submitted by the claimant is validated with the Treasury Department, preventing fraud and avoiding greater inconvenience to the applicant.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)