Guyana warns citizens of consequences for entering & living unlawfully in America

One day after the US delivered seven Guyanese deportees home, the Guyana Government is warning Guyanese of the consequences of entering and living in the United States illegally.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed today that it received an official diplomatic note from the Government of the United States advising of the strict enforcement measures and legal consequences for individuals who attempt to enter or remain in the United States unlawfully.

The Foreign Ministry said the Diplomatic note follows the reinstatement and expansion of several immigration policies by U.S President Donald Trump.

“While the U.S continues to welcome legitimate and legal travellers, the Secretary of State has explicitly outlined that the Government prioritizes the prosecution of offenses for illegal entry and illegal presence in the United States as well as criminal offences for foreign nationals,” the Foreign Ministry quoted the correspondence as saying.

The Foreign Ministry noted that Guyanese nationals who enter the United States without proper documentation or who overstay their periods of authorized entry or fail to respect the terms of their admission will be subject to the full extent of U.S. immigration law, including but not limited to arrest, prosecution, imprisonment or heavy fines.