What are some of the immediate challenges faced by Jamaican Immigrants in the South Eastern States of America?
CG: An immediate challenge facing Jamaicans who migrate to anywhere in the United States is the fact that, with the institution of the Department of Homeland Security, your layers of protection as a non-citizen of the U.S.A. are decidedly thinner. America found itself under attack on its soil for the first time four years ago and has seen fit to take serious measures to protect itself against any occurrence of such a tragedy. Among these measures is the commitment of the U.S. government to deport any non-citizen who is found guilty of a felony. To emphasize the seriousness of this, please note that even a few misdemeanors can be stacked together to constitute a felony, thus making even a light offender eligible for deportation. I encourage all Jamaicans to live a circumspect life. Additionally, for your own protection, I recommend that any Jamaican who intends to reside in the United States for the medium to long term should apply for U.S. citizenship and, subsequently, register to vot
