An American Welcome
“An American Welcome” is one of Trevor Philips’ exclusive Strangers & Freaks missions in Grand Theft Auto V. In this mission, Trevor teams up with Joe and Josef once again as they continue their misguided attempt to catch illegal immigrants, this time escalating their efforts to new levels of absurdity.
Mission Overview
In “An American Welcome,” Trevor helps Joe and Josef apprehend more individuals they suspect of being illegal immigrants. This time, their targets are found in a trailer park, and Trevor must assist them in stopping these suspects before they escape. The mission is filled with the usual dark humor and satire as Trevor follows Joe and Josef’s extreme, xenophobic methods.
Objectives
- Meet Joe and Josef at the trailer park.
- Chase down and apprehend the suspected immigrants before they escape.
- Capture the suspects and complete the mission.
Setting
This mission takes place in the rural areas surrounding Sandy Shores, with Trevor helping Joe and Josef apprehend their suspects in a trailer park. The tight spaces and narrow roads make for an intense chase as Trevor and the self-appointed border patrol agents pursue their targets.
Walkthrough
Objective 1: Meet Joe and Josef
- Go to the Meeting Point: The mission starts when Trevor meets Joe and Josef at a trailer park. The two explain their plan to capture more suspected immigrants and prepare to begin the chase.
- Follow Joe and Josef: Get into the vehicle with Joe and Josef as they begin to patrol the trailer park, searching for their new targets.
Objective 2: Chase the Suspects
- Locate the Suspects: Soon after arriving, Joe and Josef spot a group of individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants. Trevor must help chase down these suspects before they manage to escape.
- Stop the Suspects: Players must catch up to the fleeing suspects and either block their path or force them to stop. Use driving skills and force to ensure the suspects are apprehended.
Objective 3: Capture the Suspects
- Subdue the Suspects: After stopping the fleeing individuals, Trevor helps Joe and Josef apprehend them. A cutscene follows, showing the comedic and satirical nature of the mission, with the two men overjoyed at their latest “victory.”
- Mission Success: The mission ends once the suspects are captured, with Trevor once again aiding Joe and Josef in their misguided efforts.
Mission Conclusion
- Cutscene: A short cutscene plays, with Joe and Josef celebrating their successful capture while Trevor watches on. The mission ends with more satirical commentary on their extreme views.
- Rewards: Completing this mission unlocks future Civil Border Patrol Missions and continues the storyline with Joe and Josef. No cash rewards are provided.
Trivia
- This mission continues the satirical themes present in The Civil Border Patrol Missions, poking fun at anti-immigrant sentiment through exaggerated Characters like Joe and Josef.
- The mission is filled with dark humor and absurd situations, typical of Trevor’s encounters with eccentric Characters in GTA V.
- Joe and Josef’s misguided efforts continue to escalate throughout the mission series, with “An American Welcome” being one of the more intense encounters.

Mission Name | An American Welcome |
Playable Characters | Trevor Philips |
Primary Objective | Capture the suspected illegal immigrants |
Location | Sandy Shores, Trailer Park |
Mission Type | Strangers & Freaks Mission |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Time Limit | None |
Required Equipment | Vehicle |
Enemies | None |
Cutscenes | 1 cutscene after the mission ends |
Rewards | Unlocks future Civil Border Patrol Missions |
Replayable | Yes |
Mission Fail Conditions | Failing to catch the suspects |