Section 142.5 Of Article 2. General Definitions From California Unemployment Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "United States" includes the states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. An individual who is a citizen of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands (but not otherwise a citizen of the United States) shall be considered as a citizen of the United States.