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An interview with a immigrant

An interview with a immigrant. Juan Ramon Perez. Juan Ramon Perez. Juan Ramon Perez was born in “Dominican Republic”. A place in the Caribbean. He emigrated from Dominican Republic at the age of 26. . Pull and push factors.

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An interview with a immigrant

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  1. An interview with a immigrant Juan Ramon Perez

  2. Juan Ramon Perez Juan Ramon Perez was born in “Dominican Republic”. A place in the Caribbean. He emigrated from Dominican Republic at the age of 26.

  3. Pull and push factors • Juan Ramon Perez actually had no push factors. He claims that nothing actually forced him out of his country like war or any other dilemmas. • Juan Ramon, on the other hand, did claim he had pull factors. He says that mostly all of his family were living in the USA, and asked him to come to the USA. He chose to come here to Boston, because his mother and brother lived there. Push and pull Push and pull

  4. How did they affect the United States? Juan Ramon Perez worked as a security screener guard in the Logan airport, you probably won’t believe me but, he worked as the security screener guard during the 9/11 attack.

  5. How did they affect the native country? Juan was a very excellent student in Dominican Republic. He graduated in high honors. When he went to the USA, he brought all his knowledge too. Dominican Republic lost a great student and trainer, because Juan used to play baseball.

  6. Profession in both countries • In his native country, Juan, as you know, graduated in high honors. He use to show children more about sports, especially baseball. When he left, all of his knowledge took off with him. • In the USA, Juan successfully, became what he always wanted to be. Juan Ramon Perez became, not just a pastor, but also a MINSTER! • Juan’s “American Dream” came true. Native country USA

  7. Challenges in the USA Juan claims that, when he first got here, English was something he had to get over with. “It was very hard to understand some people….” says Juan. But that was not the only thing. Juan claims that “adapting to the USA” was difficult. He had to face some challenges. But it was worth it.

  8. The best part of being an immigrant “Rejoining my family, meeting my wife, and receiving my kids, was worth it for all those challenges.” recalls Juan. Everything that Juan did, makes him feel proud to be an immigrant.

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