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The concept of adult learning has gained importance in this knowledge revolution era and there exist a plethora of literature in the field of adult education focusing primarily on principles of adult learning and how these principles impact teaching and learning. Little attention has been paid to teaching of disadvantaged adults especially adult immigrant learners. This paper explores some of the issues facing adult immigrant learners enrolled in adult education, human resource development and career and technical education programs. It discusses the characteristics of adult immigrant learners and the learning barriers faced by this distinct group of adult learners. Also examined is the need for adult educators to understand the needs and experiences of adult immigrant learners to effectively plan and deliver adult education, career and technical education, and human resource development programs to this segment of the population.