Ugosample: It's so sad! That's what happens when one doesn't plan! It's not a crime to emigrate but one must make a comprehensive plan when doing so.

b1327: that u must have a plan first
i think d us suppose to have job for people who win d dv

Hwy 95: Here lies the problem
But without any assistance, family or guidance in a new country, many find themselves unprepared to start their lives from scratch.

No one should go anywhere without doing some pertinent research.

America or the rest of the World is not how as good as it used to be many years ago.

Every Country has it's challenges some much more than others. Because of the constant threat from Al Queda / Terrorism many things have changed in the Western World.

However America is still the land of opportunity with so many positives that completely out weigh the negatives.

You do not have to be rich, privileged or connected to have a reasonably good life in the USA.

Where did the following Face book, Linked In, Ups, Fedex, IpAD, IPhone, Google, Yahoo, Gmail, Black Berry, Movies, Fashion , Music etc, etc originate ?

lady gogo: i seriously dont know why America is still doing the DV lottery. This immigration stream needs to be put on hold till their economy gets better and thereafter allow only skilled /professional individuals immigrate.

Fadelex: it's not as if it's so bad here... imagine paying $1,000 per months for house rent for just 2 bedroom flat. how can I leave my job (I'm lucky to have it), my profession, my family and bright future here in Nigeria to go and meet uncertainty in America, where I will be followed cuz of d colour of my skin, where I won't have freedom.

it's not always greener at the other side. may God help us.

Somorin#1:


It has been placed on hold.

However just because the opportunity is there doesn't mean one should take advantage of it if it will end up being negative.

AjanleKoko: We should not use the experiences of this Nepalese woman to judge things.
The US has a higher standard of living, and higher costs of living. Migrating to the US will require a lot more exposure and preparation than may be available to an average Nepalese. Language skills, education, work experience, even contacts in the US - all have their roles in ensuring as smooth a landing as possible. You can't just jump in from wherever, and expect to fit in from Day 1. Plus, nothing is guaranteed to anybody. It's a capitalist society after all.

Ironically, this is kind of a testament to the resilience of the average Nigerian. We adapt very well, I must say

Somorin#1:


$1,000 per month is not actually that high for rent. Sure he can get cheaper but he also needs to balance that with easy access to work, etc

All in all this family made a lot of miscalculations.

PS: I've lived in the US since 1986 and I've never been followed so it's a misconception. Keep your nose clean and no one gives a hoot what color of skin you have. At least in my experience but I don't habitate slummy parts or move with dodgy characters.

Hwy 95: Hwy 95: Here lies the problem
But without any assistance, family or guidance in a new country, many find themselves unprepared to start their lives from scratch.

No one should go anywhere without doing some pertinent research.

America or the rest of the World is not how as good as it used to be many years ago.

Every Country has it's challenges some much more than others. Because of the constant threat from Al Queda / Terrorism many things have changed in the Western World.

However America is still the land of opportunity with so many positives that completely out weigh the negatives.

You do not have to be rich, privileged or connected to have a reasonably good life in the USA.

Where did the following Face book, Linked In, Ups, Fedex, IpAD, IPhone, Google, Yahoo, Gmail, Black Berry, Movies, Fashion , Music etc, etc originate ?




Blackberry is Canadian and I dont know about movies, fashion, and music originating from America.

True about BB. But it's all North America.
By Music i mean a lot of the music we like & enjoy ( Blues, R&B, Country, Rap, etc )
Movies ( American Movies )

dasparrow:

@Bolded

This is what I keep telling people. I will not discourage anyone from migrating and looking for greener pastures but with the way things currently are in the western world, I will strongly advise anyone who already has a job in their home country and are living a comfortable life to stay put. The economic recession in the western world is still lingering on and jobs are hard to come by even for people who are born and raised in America and hold advanced degrees from American universities. It is rough out there. Even Nigerian-Americans - in other words Americans born and raised in America to Nigerian parents - are coming to Nigeria and looking for ways to get a job and settle here if the opportunity presents itself. The western world is not what it used to be in comparison to what it was when I went back there in the 90s.

@Post

I can relate to this article because I also suffered severe stomach problems when I first migrated to USA in the late 90s. Due to poor nutrition when I first arrived, I developed a severe stomach virus that required me to go for an endoscopy and then be placed on strong antibiotics. I really suffered when I first arrived in the USA. Looking back, you can't pay me to go through that kind of suffering again especially because America is no longer what she used to be as a nation. I watched with shock as so many indigenous Americans lost their homes because they could no longer make their mortgage payments. I watched as so many indigenous Americans had to sell their cars for dirt cheap just to pay their bills and I watched many indigenous Americans in their 20s and 30s moving back in with their aging parents because they have no jobs and as such cannot afford rent and are forced to live with their parents again. Others are postponing starting a family because they can barely afford to provide for themselves talk less of providing for children.

The world has become a tough place. I feel sorry for our generation but feel even worse for the future generations. The western world used to be some kind of a haven for people from poorer countries to go to and start life afresh while giving them an opportunity for a better life. But now that the western world is going through a seemingly never ending recession and tightening her borders, I wonder where people from developing countries go to now in search for greener pastures? Hmmmm.

femmyb: I still dont get it why anybody will leave a comfortable middle class lifestyle in Nigeria to go and start life all over in the US, that country is the last place i will ever advice anybody wheter comfortable in Naija or not to migrate to. The so called American dream is nothing but a myth, it's all propanganda.

Gbabe 2: Bros its a lie.I left Nigeria 10 months ago with a visa lottery and i dont have any regret today.I was an Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) with an Insurance Company in VI when i won a Visa lottery.Also,I am an ACCA Chartered Accountant,a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA),a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA) when i left nigeria last December.By Gods grace i also had a Savings of 10000 USD with me when i left Lagos and i can tell you today i have no regrets at all.
First and foremost,i started with this Certified medical Training (CMT) in Baltimore Maryland.After 3 months i got a job with the training and i was working as a care giver (cleaning and bathing the disabled and handicaps).If you have ever heard of Chimes Incorporation Baltimore,Maryland that was were i started with all my certificates and exposures.I wont deceive you,if i didn't do that my host was ready to throw me out then (March 2013).But i never lost my vision and dreams.With the little i was earning cleaning the disabled,i got a small car to push me around and was still applying for my accounting and audit jobs.I attended more than 40 different interviews both within and outside of Baltimore,MD.Severally i drove to Annapolis (State Capital) for interviews and i had no regrets.A lot of people told me i cant get an Accounting Job but i didnt allow their stupid,naive and parochial way of thinking to stop me.Peeps,we all know where we are going to.Some 1000miles and some 50 miles journey in life and which i believe will help you to prepare and fortify yourself.Guess what?i also started my CPA examinations instantly just to add value to my self and i have no regret at all.
By Gods grace,today i have an Audit job with an international organization here in Baltimore,MD.I earn 60K USD and i will travel to 23 states in USA and 4 different Continents with my new role as International Financial Auditor (after 9 months of Job hunting).
Dont ever under estimate yourself.Look beyond your hindrances and always pray to God for mercies and unusual favor.God has a purpose for you coming to United States.Dont cage yourself and dont ever listen to failures.Today,by Gods grace people come to me and ask how i did it.
I have no regrets at all by his grace

lady gogo: i seriously dont know why America is still doing the DV lottery. This immigration stream needs to be put on hold till their economy gets better and thereafter allow only skilled /professional individuals immigrate.