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MackyNaija:
The bolded made me smile It is borne out of my life experiences and the opportunities that abound in the United Stat3s. I cannot let these go to waste.

In the school I attended, most PhD students from 2017 Self Petitioned for residency. The first person with a PhD tried and was denied, told his friend who had just an Msc, this friend fine-tuned his application from lessons learned and was approved - I am guessing the catch was stating/showing his research which would be continued during his PhD was "important for national growth".

Employers also petition for students too - after graduation, one gets a job using the OPT +/- H1B to Green card path. Heard employers can file directly for a Green card skipping the H1b, I have never verified this.

You'll need to check online to understand both pathways. I wish you the best!

Once again, thank you �

MackyNaija:
No one can say what your exact chances are but your profile looks good.
Prior publications and/or experiences/skills will always aid your cause.
What you will need to survive here are the skills in the field you intend to break into.

In my field, I am currently working to take more certifications (ASQ Certified Quality Audit0r, Suppl1er Quality Engr and Ipc A-610 - Electronic Assemblies)
and
Add higher level Data An4lytics (Python + Sql) to my skill set to increase my viability as a 'Business Intelligence Engineer' so when Quality Engineering stagnates, WeMove!


2 years plan... Later people go say na juju I use , No na cacu and hustling. It doesn't happen overnight.

Thanks alot boss for your quick response. You are apparently a very strategic thinker.

Please can you throw more light on the permanent residence prospects for PhD graduates.

@Mackynaija and all other elders in the house, I extend my special greetings for this invaluable thread. I have two questions please:

1)From my little research, it seems to me that a PhD in Economics is considered a STEM course in the US. If I follow this pathway, what are my chances of getting a post study permanent residence permit?

2) I want to go through the PhD pathway because it seems that it has more and better funding opportunities. Do I stand a chance to get admitted with the following profile:

GRE score: 308
BSc GPA based on WES evaluation: 3.7/4
IELTS overall band: 7.5

Thanks all.

rhynoemmie:
Please do you have any idea about the route for undergraduates

It also applies for undergraduate. However, instead of GRE, you will write SAT. But your chances are higher if your age is still low.

Fidelismaria:
What about masters? Are these outlined steps also applicable?

Yes, but full funding is not guaranteed. It's 50-50