Foreign Ministry Warns Illegal Guyanese Migrants to Voluntarily Return Following U.S. Deportations
Travis Chase | HGP Nightly News —
One day after seven Guyanese nationals were deported from the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong advisory to all Guyanese currently living illegally in the U.S. — urging them to return home voluntarily or risk serious legal consequences.
In an official statement, the Ministry stated:
“Nationals currently residing in the United States illegally are strongly advised to depart immediately.”
The warning follows a diplomatic note received by the Ministry from the U.S. government, which signaled a strict enforcement policy on immigration violations. The communication, according to the Ministry, emphasized that while legitimate travelers are welcome, U.S. authorities will prioritize the prosecution and deportation of foreign nationals found to have entered or remained in the country unlawfully.
The statement further warned that Guyanese nationals who:
- Enter the U.S. without valid documentation,
- Overstay their authorized visit, or
- Breach of the conditions of their entry
Will be subject to the full extent of U.S. immigration law, which includes arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, and hefty fines.
“Guyanese citizens are encouraged to pursue legal and authorized avenues for migration, employment, education, and travel to the United States,” the Ministry emphasized.
The advisory came in the wake of a chartered deportation flight that landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The aircraft, which made a brief stop in Santo Domingo, also deplaned 23 other individuals before continuing to Guyana. Upon arrival, six males and one female were taken into custody by local authorities and transported to Georgetown, where they were expected to be processed at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and released.
This marks the first wave of deportations involving Guyanese nationals since former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration. President Trump, in recent public remarks, has vowed to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history if re-elected.
The identities of the seven deported Guyanese have not been disclosed, nor have the specific offenses that led to their removal.
As the U.S. intensifies its immigration enforcement strategy, Guyanese authorities appear to be aligning their response — encouraging compliance, voluntary return, and lawful migration pathways to avoid future consequences.
