alutacontinua:





Did you just miss this part too
You're a citizen of the states, meaning if you have to put in for anything (all other things being equal, you have an edge over a non-citizen), are y'all just tryna be good ambassadors of your country here or what?


I'll gladly exchange my Naija passport for an American passport anytime anyday, QUOTE ME ANYWHERE! That passport pisses the hell outta me.


and oops! You wanna stay forever in Naija, yeah? Well, your child might not agree with you.
If op can afford it, give your child the opportunity (who knows, lil cutie might decide he prefers the western life to the 1790 life in Naija, life would be much easier for him with his citizenship). Dual ctizenship is never something to regret! And if he decides to stay put in his fatherland, he's always a NIGERIAN!

apolonius:

You are a clear thinker who also writes beautifully

AC,I hope you made a gracious consideration for a PM for me. Not just you,some of us don't do shit of all forms too.

alutacontinua:

thanks



lol, I kinda just prefer to keep NL things on NL. It's safer that way.
We could grab a drink in the family section fun room and chat.



and ehrm, welcome BACK to NL

To add to your points,such a kid can enjoy scholarships and even some pay-once-you-are working loans to study in some of the best universities in the world.

Accessing quality job opportunities in the capital of global capitalism is assured for life. For those who talk about hustlers in the US,it takes most over 9 years to get the citizenship that such a kid will have from year 1 of his/her life

JEITO: And what does the American passport does for the baby? O! I get it! It grants the child access to the US anytime. Isn't it? Other than that what else? Because I know they don't pick money on the streets of New York and you can't add American citizen as part of your achievements in your CV when applying for a job or when contesting for elections in Nigeria.

Genius100:

The other advantage is that the kid can file for the Parents to get residency permits in the US when the kid turns 18...

Genius100:

The other advantage is that the kid can file for the Parents to get residency permits in the US when the kid turns 18...

Genius100:

The other advantage is that the kid can file for the Parents to get residency permits in the US when the kid turns 18...

Genius100:

The other advantage is that the kid can file for the Parents to get residency permits in the US when the kid turns 18...

JEITO: ok. But what I am interested in knowing, is how residing in America, changes the social or financial status of the family because I know you have to work twice as hard to make it over there. I mean, it is not like they pick jobs on the floor; especially with the unemployment rate put at over 6percent with blacks having the highest rate. Or are we just going to stop at the level of residence?

JEITO: good point for someone that loves to travel. Now let me refer you back to his question.
For someone that is interested in the financial gain that may accrue from such a venture. Would you advise him to sponsor his wife abroad solely for the purpose if delivering her 2nd child( how does that translate to investment even for the child because I know things are not rosy even in The States) or would you rather he invest the money in land or property which I feel with offer him better returns for his money. And I'm sure you know there is a bit of disparity between the Black-American and what I would call the Nigeria- American?

JEITO: ok. But what I am interested in knowing, is how residing in America, changes the social or financial status of the family because I know you have to work twice as hard to make it over there. I mean, it is not like they pick jobs on the floor; especially with the unemployment rate put at over 6percent with blacks having the highest rate. Or are we just going to stop at the level of residence?

GboyegaD:

Travel is the least of it. The opportunities the child can harness been an American citizen is much. One of such is going to study in the US at a reduced cost and more chances of getting grants, scholarships, and financial aids.
Another which I feel is major is that when things turn upside down with Nigeria, the child is got a place to call home. The various government we have had since independence have been deteriorating with no plans for the future generation this, the need to see it as giving the child a better life should s/he choose to live abroad.
One of the travel benefits is that it is a bit easier as an American citizen to get work visas in most Western countries than for other countries which implies unlimited opportunities for the child.

GboyegaD:

You know people work twice as hard to make it in the US for real? Is it from experience or hear says? If you tell me you need be upright and hardworking as there is no room for sluggards I will agree but that they have to work twice as hard, I totally disagree.

rolled: And what if the parents are not interested?
You really feel everyone in naija is so crazy about living abroad
Do you know someone born in Niageria who has a very good job can travel even to that usa and be more comfortable than a us citizen?
Na wa oh

tpia1:

you do know america is a multi cultural country.

GboyegaD:

Sure but how does that corroborate either of our views?

tpia1:



instead of looking at "projected benefits", look at the reality on ground although i know most nigerians dont do that with anything that is not nigeria.

The major benefits of having a child abroad, are mostly for the parents, not the kids, in the overall picture.

GboyegaD:

It is both ways. For the parent, it is providing a good platform that gives the child choices and for the child, it is an opportunity to get benefits that would have been difficult to harness because s/he isn't a citizen.

tpia1:


there are no benefits a citizen has that a legal immigrant doesnt have.

tpia1:


there are no benefits a citizen has that a legal immigrant doesnt have.

JEITO: ok. But what I am interested in knowing, is how residing in America, changes the social or financial status of the family because I know you have to work twice as hard to make it over there. I mean, it is not like they pick jobs on the floor; especially with the unemployment rate put at over 6percent with blacks having the highest rate. Or are we just going to stop at the level of residence?