African migrants abandon the American dream (BBC)

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By Leslie Goffe
Focus on Africa Magazine

The American dream is not all it is cut out to be and some Africans are turning their backs on life in the US.

Frustrated by tough economic times in the United States, Sammy Maina is packed, ready and waiting to return to Kenya.

"I'm fed up and finished with the US," declares Mr Maina, 33, owner of a prepaid calling card firm, Myaatel, and a money transfer company, Doubles Xpress, that caters for African immigrants.

But with money scarce because of the recession, fewer and fewer immigrants can afford to purchase his international phone cards or pay to use his money transfer services.

"People here don't have money any more," complains Mr Maina, who says the "American Dream" of a big house, flashy car and piles of money was unrealistic.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12810828




So, we've finally solved our immigrant "problem" -- we've made this country such a misery that no one wants to come here anymore. Mission accomplished!