An immigrant who moves into a new country will typically encounter a variety of issues that will complicate the process of them satisfying their needs and reaching happiness. The language barrier is one such problem, as it makes communication with many of the other people in the community difficult. Even if the immigrant has tried to learn the language before coming to the new country, issues of accents and vocabularies remain. Overall, inadequate knowledge of the new country’s language can complicate one’s integration into society at their new location, which leads directly to the next issue.
People who leave their home community behind and struggle to integrate into a new one can experience substantial loneliness. They are limited to solitary recreation and may not have anyone to whom they can explain their issues. The situation has become somewhat easier nowadays, with the advent of the Internet and the instantaneous worldwide communication that it enables. However, some people have not embraced it, and online communication does not replace physical proximity. As such, loneliness remains a substantial concern for immigrants, who should learn how they can address it.
Employment is the final concern that will be discussed in this paper. As Cihon and Castagnera (2017) note, many countries around the world, including the United States, require immigrants to obtain a special permit to become able to work. The process can be challenging and costly, with the latter aspect being complicated by the person’s inability to earn money in the meantime. Moreover, unethical employers can offer immigrants illegal employment at low rates and exploit their labor. Overall, immigrants have to consider these three factors when planning to move to another country and settle there.
Reference
Cihon, P. J., & Castagnera, J. O. (2017). Employment and labor law (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.