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OP, I'm not trying to be nosy or all up in your business, only trying to give you practical advice to get you prepared for the path you have decided to tread. .....I asked this question in my last post on your thread but you did not respond. Where is the father of your kids? What is your current relationship with him? Married? Divorced? If so, do you have divorce paper work ? Your plan, as mentioned previously, is to explore the possibility of legalizing your stay in the short term. The only option as mentioned by many posters is through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Do not wait until the opportunity presents itself before you sort out these technicalities. It will only make it more difficult. Get your ducks in a row and hope/ work for the best. Get consent for the kids to be with you. If possible, get their father prepared to give them up to be adopted by a future spouse. You may be blessed with good fortune very quickly. I have seen it happen before! Be prepared to walk your chosen path.

Itiswellblessed:
Thanks guys. I think I'll just try and save up as much as I can for now. If within those periods I'm able to do my papers, fine and good. If not, I'll just move back to Nigeria.

At this point, this is probably the most reasonable path forward. Save as much as possible while you're still here, hope for the best but plan for the worst case scenario. Against my better judgement, and fighting every fiber of my being, I will reiterate that it's still possible for you to adjust your status and that of your kids without leaving the country through marriage to a U.S. citizen, provided you were duly inspected by CBP at point of entry...probably a moot point because I'm almost positive you were. Your kids can also adjust status through the same process when they become of age but that means long years of hiding from the law for y'all.

At the risk of being accused of aiding and abetting, here are some actionable points you can start with to improve your chances:
1) Make sure to keep your travel documents safe, especially your proof of inspection at border of entry. I believe you can still print a copy of your I94 online... or just make sure the stamp in the passport does not get missing.
2) Where is the father of your kids? Were you or are you married to him? Did he give consent for them to travel here and stay? Sort this out asap. It will come back to haunt you if you don't. Get divorce papers and parental consent. He may also need to give the kids up to be adopted by future spouse.
2) In what state or city do you currently reside? Your chances may improve if you are in NY, Chicago, Houston ........ you get my point here?

Itiswellblessed:
Thank you. I'm actually still open to both options. No my kids are not citizens and seeking Asylum is no longer available to me as if you want to seek Asylum, it has to be within your first year in the states. I'm past that already so I can't seek Asylum.
Just trying to weigh both options cos I don't want to move back now and regret it later.

Maa'm, I really do feel sorry for you and anyone else in your situation especially with the current situation of things in Nigeria. However, I want you to think seriously about what you're getting your kids into. They will end up being in limbo like the "dreamers". When they are done with high school and become of age, they will need proof of legal status to go on to college, at least to determine instate vs out state vs internattional tuition. Not sure how they can do this legally. In addition, they can't get a drivers license. It will be very difficult for them integrate into society. It's a long shot, but it's possible that dreamers might be granted a pathway to legal status but by the same vein, other possible loopholes might be blocked. My point is that it's a crapshoot situation for your kids. If they grow up here and can't make any headway in gaining legal status in the future, they will be stuck between two countries. Can't legally stay in the U.S. and almost impossible to go back to Nigeria because they have been away for too long. If you do not have any plans or pathway for getting you and your kids legal status, please seriously consider going back home. The biggest victims here are your kids!

EgunMogaji:
I of course disagree with you, and that's okay.

I commend you for, and appreciate the civility and patience you have displayed thus far. My take is this. Be careful what you wish for. If these folks were not here, America will really be in trouble. The crises is actually that we have not found a way for them to live and work here legally. They are not going anywhere.. at least not all 20 million (estimated) of them.

OyinbowithaTan:
White and Black Americans do all of the hard dirty jobs where I live, garbage man, janitor, roofing, hanging dry wall, road repairs. There is very little illegal immigration where I live. There are Chinese and Indians here getting graduate degrees or working white collar. They don't do any dirty jobs though.
Reagan and Bush1 both signed laws giving around 7-8 million illegals from Mexico citizenship. So more and more and more keep coming.
The matter is illegal immigration not legal immigration. "browning" out of America, lol. Nobody really cares white dudes love those asian and hispanic chicas.

Manual farm jobs are mostly done by Mexicans. Nobody else will do these jobs for the hourly rates that are paid. If farmers paid enough to attract citizens, their farm produce will be too expensive for both local consumption and export and there will be massive losses.The rate of illegal crossings was significantly down during the recession when there were fewer jobs and we actually started to see some illegals going back home. I have never met a Mexican who sits home and gets govt benefits. They all work hard for their living ... and taxes and SS are deducted from their paycheck.They will not see SS benefits since they are illegal so it's a plus to the system.

EgunMogaji:
I would say it is being abused and in various ways.

Hence why POTUS has made immigration a top priority of his administration.

The US/Mexico border is now currently a militarized zone. One of the fist acts of the POTUS were related to immigration and ended up in court.

The reasons for POTUS making immigration a priority are far from it being a problem for this country. To put it kindly, he is playing to the motivations of his electoral base amongst other suspect reasons. Mexicans take advantage of the system because America has refused to provide a sensible pathway for them to come here and take up the jobs that U.S. citizens do not want to do. These jobs are here and plentiful. This is why most Mexicans come, to work and feed their families. Most will prefer to work here, make money and go back home if they know they can easily come back again. Americans are fine with them working here but do not want them gaining citizenship and certainly not voting. If there are no jobs, they will not come.

There is this unspoken fear of the browning out of America..... just like the whitening out of America happened 200 years ago. Europeans certainly abused the liberal immigration policies of the Native Americans and are scared of history repeating itself.

EgunMogaji:
Greetings.

Yes, it’s legal. It needs to be discussed and hopefully changed.

USA is one of the few first world countries that still offer this.

I pay my share and have no qualms with the leftover being used for social services and international outreach.

Where I, and a lot of others draw the line is when the system is abused as it is now.
Have a nice evening.

I personally will not go as far as saying the system is being abused. My take is that folks are taking advantage of the loopholes just like people have done over the centuries. And besides, if the U.S. had a fair, reasonable and well defined migration process, folks will not need to go about it in a dodgy fashion.

OyinbowithaTan:
Probably nothing in that video is legal. Giving citizenship too anchor is probably illegal. Laws can be enforced or not enforced. A country either has laws and borders or it does not.

Not sure what you're referring to as illegal in that video. The children, who are U.S. citizens, cross the border legally everyday to get on a school bus. The video clearly shows them being swiped in...dunno but likely with a passsport card. Its all on the up and up. Like I said, it may be offensive to some, but it's all legal. Anchor citizenship as far as I know is still the law of the land. Many years of precedence for this. There are varying schools of thought on the interpretation of the 14th amendment, but until it is revoked or struck down by the courts, it still remains the law. As for the legality of their attending school, note that education is the exclusive preserve of the local jurisdiction of that state. Local laws do allow for even illegals to attend school.

EgunMogaji:
So you and I are effectively raising these children from our taxes. We are raising our own children and those of tourist parents.

The parents pay zero towards education, social services, hospital, infrastructure, taxes. Absolutely zero. And they get food at school too.

Yes, ain't that something? I totally understand your point of view, but isn't this part of what makes America great? The fact that this country is bound by its own laws; obeys the law even when it's inconvenient and sometimes with negative consequences? How I wish Nigeria would uphold the same principles. In the grand scheme of things, this is part of the cost of upholding American ideals and its civilization.

The cost is insignificant compared to the resources available to this country. On the surface, it appears offensive to we the tax payers, but then, it is legal. Life in America as a whole is very unfair. Think of how medical insurance works. You and I and most insured Americans pay our premiums, and by the grace of God hardly use a fraction of what we pay in. However, an uninsured person can walk into the emergency room in a crisis and is guaranteed medical care. Most do not and will not pay a penny. In addition, 85% of medical costs in America is consumed by a relatively small percentage of seniors on hospital care. They consume multiple times what they put in. The point I'm trying to put across is that the system is designed such that corporations and the working class support the poor, unwilling, old and sick. What do we get in return? The absence of the unpleasantness of people dieing in the streets and safety from revolts with hungry hordes attacking and looting our properties

Lest we forget the most aggregious of examples, our ancestors who paid 400 years of hard labor in America. This has always been the American way, the basis of the American civilization! Monkey dey work, baboon day chop. When a monkey shakes the banana tree, some of the fruit falls to the ground and the baboon feeds too. If the baboon doesn't feed, there is a risk he might become a carnivore and start devouring monkeys. It's a win win situation!

My apologies for waxing philosophical this fine evening. My kindest regards to all who contribute to this interesting discussion.

AutoElectNG:
That was funny. ..yea they become babies again, but they won't admit it, and prefer not to be reminded that things have changed

One just has to be patient and revert to humor to defuse some of the tense moments. I recall one day she said ..." I am older than you and have more life experience so you should listen to me and obey me" I replied that life is not as it used to be. Things have changed dramatically and that the changes that have happened in the last 20 years are more significant than what happened in the 1,900 years prior to that! She said I am too stubborn. I replied that stubbornness is hereditary. You can't get it from mosquito bites or contaminated food . She hissed and laughed.

AutoElectNG:
You are welcome!

Like I said whatever you decide, you know your situation best.

Great to know you are in the US, by the way, it does not have to be from that company, there are other options ( I updated my post above with examples)

Thanks for the post with more options. Braun conversion is very popular in the U.S. so I recognized it immediately. I will need to have a "strong mind" to buy this for her. You should know how Nigerians of the older generation are full of drama . I can just imagine her asking me... do you think I'm disabled? You too will get old O!...... (sounds a lot more more dramatic in Yoruba). Then if anything breaks...... I have told you stop wasting money, but you don't listen!

AutoElectNG:
I also have the aged in the family.

Their house had to be reconstructed from the ground up to accommodate the unique problems of old age... to mention but a few...they stopped living upstairs and started living downstairs...guide rails on all the walls so they have something to hold onto...all tiles were replaced with non-slip floor tiles... all steps were replaced with slopes...so while the modified siennas in the picture were meant for the handicapped...at that age, the struggle to climb a flight up anything (be it a flight of stairs or even get into a car) makes one appreciate how valuable youth really is and why I suggested that vehicle...I see the uphill task of getting my mama to get into normal vehicles...so I perfectly identify with your situation...so if funds were no object the handicap modified van is a better choice for old people...we have not gotten this sienna for mama though...but to be honest, it is much better than the trouble we have to go through for her to get into a vehicle which is why you asked this question in the first place

All the best as you fulfill the Bible's command to honor and take care of aged parents

Looks like we are going through the same situation. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I had to smile when I read what you wrote because we just went through the same ordeal. Had to relocate the household from a two storey building to a bungalow due to the issues you mentioned. We just finished refurbishing the bungalow to accommodate mobility issues. Stuff like removing bathtubs and replacing with floor showers and all the other stuff you mentioned. There is now a large unoccupied house built to a specific taste just sitting unoccupied, not ideal for renting out! It would be much easier if she would just come stay with me in the U.S. but she has ruled that out. Will only visit at will. How do you argue with a stubborn 80 year old? As for me, I don't. She does whatever she wants and I will occasionally do stuff behind her back when I absolutely know it's the best thing for her and face the blowback consequences from her. But she does know I mean well. Like this Sienna, she doesn't know anything about it. I will have it delivered one day and remove one of the vehicles currently at the house that she has refused to let go of for sentimental reasons. Ideally, I could get the Braun conversion van but It has too many add on things that can and will eventually break. For my sanity, I have to keep this simple.

GAZZUZZ:
step boards can be added to a sienna.

It's basically bolted on to the frame.

Do not choose a used car because it has a step board, ensure its a good car.

Thanks very much for your sound advice, it's very much appreciated. Are there any particular model years of Sienna to avoid or that you prefer? And please tell me a budget range. Sorry to bug you with all these questions. You are very kind to provide advice for free.

AutoElectNG:
Seconded.

Thanks. She doesn't use a wheel chair so the Braun conversion is not needed. She can walk and has a full time helper with her. Problem is getting in and out of the back seat of a vehicle is difficult even with the helper. Ideally, I should consider a kneeling vehicle..... something that has an adjustable air suspension that can be lowered for easy entry. But then, this comes with complications that will be magnified (in Nigeria ) if and when something goes wrong. My mantra is to keep it simple. Real simple!

Are these conversions even available in Nigeria.....I know, dumb question! Everything is available in Nija, question is how much

GAZZUZZ:
I'll go with a toyota sienna with a running board step for easy access.

https://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mZ87H-sbkjL-NYUQr_8bXiA.jpg

Thank you. I was already gravitating towards a Sienna so this reassures me. Would you recommend a Sienna over a Honda Odyssey? I do like the styling and better interior of the Odyssey over the Sienna, but skeptical about reliability. Perhaps just keep it simple?

Do you know if I can get a Sienna with a step board in Nigeria or is this an aftermarket part that can be added on after purchase? For my own sanity, I want to buy the vehicle in Nigeria and be done with the process. Don't want to get involved in shipping anything down and dealing with Nigerian authorities so everything has to be available there.

GAZZUZZ:
The terrain to ply?

It will mainly reside in Ibadan with occasional trips to Lagos and Abeokuta.

GAZZUZZ:
Hello. Is the Lady driving or being driven?

My apologies, I should have been more explicit. She is being driven and I can't imagine any situation where she will drive herself as she hasn't driven in more than 50 years . Hence my reference to a vehicle with rear sliding doors with sufficient room for easy access.

Hi GAZZUZZ,
I was directed here to ask for your advice and help being that you're an auto expert in Nigeria. I am looking for a vehicle for an elderly lady in Nigeria (80 years old). She is having difficulties entering and exiting the cars she currently owns. It seems a sedan is too low to the ground for easy entrance and an SUV is too high for entry and exit. Door space is also a problem for both. I am thinking the obvious answer is a minivan with sliding doors like a Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey or perhaps a Dodge Caravan. I may also consider a Honda Pilot if a van is not feasible. What do you advice in terms of reliability, reasonable cost and something that is not a favorite for car snatchers? Please help me out with a recommendation. At some point, I would like to have a voice conversation if that's okay with you?

Beautyaddy:
lol!...Kind of yes/no at the same time.

Yes, depending on the specialties like surgeons and the likes.

No, because now some States are now allowing Nurse Practitioners to take up most of those specialties like family medicine, Psychiatrics, internal medicine and pediatrics. So the need for doctors in these fields are not necessary.

Majority of states still require Nurse practitioners to be under the oversight or supervision of a physician. Indeed the NP system was instituted becasue of a shortage of docs especially in the rural areas.

Firefire:
Amen!

Y'all got it twisted. May Nigeria not abandon God.... and everybody say Amen!

yemiosinbajo:
Debt is not a bad thing, so is it a good thing? I would say avoid it if you can. If it weren't that serious, there wouldn't be complaints about it by those who are drown in it.

Leverage is a bad thing only if you do not know how to use and manage it! How does one buy a house, car or any other major purchase or investment without debt? Short of stealing or having access to some sweet deal to make money not available to everyone else? You will need to slowly accumulate your earnings if you do not have access to debt. Access to leverage is one big differences between the western world and third world countries like Nigeria. In America, nobody waits to accumulate funds to make investments. You leverage, invest, make gains and pay back. You are not truly successful until money starts to work for you vs. you working for money. Think about this, in the U.S., personal income taxes can go as high as the 35% bracket. Capital gains tax is capped at 15%. In other words, if I work and I am paid $250k, I can potentially pay 35% in taxes. However, if I invest money in stocks and earn $250k gains, I pay 15% in taxes and the interest on my debt is also a tax shield.... tax deductible.

yemiosinbajo:
Leaving the others that you talked about. Let me digress a little on a lighter note. Is there really an acute shortage of doctors in the US or this is just what they want us to believe? Let's leave out what's in the books and focus on the reality: is there currently an acute shortage of doctors? If there was an acute shortage, why wasn't there a Schedule A reservation by Congress like there was for physical therapists and nurses? Too many med schools keep turning down applicants who end up in the Caribbean countries. Several physicians are still struggling to match sef

There is a real shortage becasue of the residency bottleneck. There are not enough residency positions to meet the demand for docs and in addition, the spots are not equally distributed across specialties. For example there are more Family practice positions availabe than Surgery or Anaesthesia. For some reason, they prefer to keep it that way.

Babyvet:
There is also other issues that the doctor has to worry about. If is a he/she is a surgeon then they are also a salesman because they have to sell their surgery and have to work very hard to keep clients for the hospital. He needs to malpractice insurance . Lawsuits are also very big so they may need to shell out money for lawyers. The doctor may make $500,000( that’s for a an attending doctor and / or for someone one living in high cost of living ) but they $200,000 -$300,000 in student loans plus other loans like mortgages , car loans , credit card debt and personal loans.

Good points. But remember, the system also provides options to relieve doctors of debt. For example, a fresh out of training doc has the opportunity to get loan forgiveness if they practice for some years in a rural area. In addition, because there is an acute shortage, many doctors get a signing bonus that will substantially eliminate a large portion of their debt if they choose to pay it off. However, you need to understand the American financial system. Debt in itself is not a bad thing in America. These loans are at very low interest rates and so it makes financial sense to pay them off over a long period of time while investing your income in higher yielding opportunities. Do not be fooled by Drs complainijg about debt. They have made a choice not to pay it off, and a good financial choice too!

yemiosinbajo:
Okay, so when I have conversations such as these online, I don't like people taking them personal and this is why I don't like talking about myself or using my personal experiences. If it gets heated, talking about yourself will become sentimental and personality attacks will start coming up. To keep it objective, it is better to keep the conversations general rather than making it personal.

Now, let's dissect Chimamanda. She is a fiction writer. It is extremely hard to become rich as a fiction writer in Nigeria. Nigeria does not have a large market for that. Therefore, the best place for Chimamanda as a writer is America. If she stayed in Nigeria, she would definitely be poor. In addition, Chimamanda is married to a medical doctor with specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Maryland. Do you expect her to move with her husband who did residency in the US to start practicing in Nigeria, or you want her to move to Nigeria alone? From whatever angle you look at it, Chimamanda is better suited to remain in America.

Now, having said that, the fact that she is in America does not mean that everything is all glamour as it appears publicly. Chimamanda is a celebrity, and several celebrities suffer in silence whilst pretending that all is well. Have you read her article on how she suffered depression and would wake up to cry every morning?

There are several other names I could mention, but I don't want to join the bandwagon of "I have a friend.." which is why I mentioned popular names that everyone knows.

As I stated earlier, if you are poor, America is the best place for you, but if you are rich, it may be a disadvantage. And here is the reason: America as a country works extremely hard to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, even though this is far from perfect yet. Therefore, if you are rich, America takes away your money, but if you are poor, America gives you money. Let's look at a few examples:

If you make under a certain amount of money in a year, you will qualify for FAFSA and some other need-based scholarships. If you earn above, you don't. Some schools, especially top schools like Harvard, MIT, will give you full tuition scholarships if you earn around less that $60K a year, but if you earn above, you have to pay. So, if you are rich, you keep spending money, but if you are poor, they give you money. This helps to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.

So, take a look at a medical doctor, for example. He is a surgeon and earns $500,000 per year. He is rich, right? Do you know how much he pays in taxes from that amount? Do you know how much he owes in student loans? Do you know that because he earns that much, his children do not qualify for any need-based financial aid, so if his children gain admission to Harvard, he has to pay over $70K per year on their tuition. Now, compare him with an elementary school teacher in America. She earns only $40K per year. She is poor, right? Do you know that she has no student loans because she only has an associate's degree from a community college? Do you know that her taxes are very low compared to the doctor? Do you know that all of her kids will get FAFSA and other need-based financial aids if they go to college? Do you know that if any of her kids gets admitted to Harvard, she will not have to pay anything in tuition? Do you see the discrepancy between how the government treats the rich and the poor in other to bridge the gap?

Now, let's go to Nigeria. University of Ibadan is Nigeria's Harvard. If you earn 6 million naira a year in Nigeria and someone else earns 50,000 a year, do you know that you both will still pay the SAME amount if your kids go to UI or any other school in Nigeria? Earning less does not mean you pay less. Do you see why the gap between the rich and the poor keeps getting wider in Nigeria? Nobody cares that you are poor; you pay the same as the rich. So, tell me, which place benefits the rich more? Which place benefits the poor more?

Now, note that I only used the school analogy; I have not even talked about other aspects such as public housing, etc.

In defense of the American system, I must mention that these things you mention are a matter of choice. Going to Harvard is a choice you make. Point being that you can also get an equivalent education at less than 20% the cost of Harvard at other schools. The system caters to everyone. The beautiful thing about America is that everyone finds their level and can get ahead. If you want to drive a car, you can choose between a $200 beater and a $100k Mercedes. Both will basically get you from A to B, one choice more comfortably. Both will arrive at the same destination!

Originalsly:
Really?...noooo!...the number of executions of Blacks has been reduced due to protests.....especially when our celebrities are adding their voices and getting involved....as well as the few retaliation shootings and killing of police...that really put a check on the rampage. But no doubt...we need economic power....but unity comes first...in unity there is influence..and in influence there is power. E.g....why do politicians bend backwards to the Jews?...is it because of their wealth?...noooo!...the Jews vote in blocks!...2 million Jews...2 million votes all going one place...2 M votes guarantee. ..politicians will lick their feet to get those votes...that be a stairway to power. Should Nigerian youths unite... lay out what they want ...promise any candidate who can meet the demands their votes...politicians will do the same...become stooges. In this game..unity is the gateway to power.

Good points. Have you ever wondered what happened to black populations in America? Why is it that in many majority black communities, the Mayor, city council members, Sheriff and most of the police force is white? Are most of these not elected positions? Who is voting them in?
Most of our black brothers and sisters don't vote, many because they can't. In most states in the U.S., you can't vote if you have a felony record unless you go through a lengthy and expensive process to regain your voting rights. Many don't understand that this is deliberately entrenched in the justice system. Historically, blacks got longer and harsher jail sentences for using and or possessing dope than whites that were doing meth. We need to educate ourselves about what's going on to stop the disenfranchisement. If we get more blacks into positions of power, a lot of the injustice will stop.

Saintp:
At the end of the day, it is the presence of a working democracy that makes the difference. Here, leaders know that their fate rest in the hands of their people through the ballot box so the must work for the people.

In naija, leaders know the people hold no power to do anything. After all, they can always manipulate the process for their own gain. The likes of INEC,police,DSS etc will always be an extension of the ruling party so why would they have to work for the people when they can stay in power without them.

An enlightened population is a politicians worst nightmare. Uninformed people vote against their self interest because they don't know what, why, and how the policies espoused by politicians will or will not benefit them. They are easily swayed by bumper sticker politics, religious and tribal affiliations devoid of substance and a few pieces of silver. On the contrary, I believe the people hold all the power, they are just not aware of how to wield it and in Nigerias case, are unwilling to do what it takes to wrestle back power from the greedy politicians.

Babyvet:
Collective wealth means that people are supporting each other.

A good case study is the Somali population in the U.S. They are recent immigrants compared to Nigerians. Albeit not yet as economically successfull as we are but check out their political success! Somalis have become State Reps in the past and this November, a Somali woman is very likely to become a member of the U.S house. Nigerians are individually successful, but collectively, we are a failure in the U.S. due to our petty divisive tendencies.

I heard something today from a very reliable (official) source about US visiting visas and wondered if it applies to Nigeria. Granted, I am not an expert on these matters, so I would like more experienced folks on this thread to weigh in. I was told that you are not permitted to provide childcare services while visiting your family in the U.S. It is considered work and tourists are not authorized to work in the US. You can visit and see the child, but if it goes beyond that into babysitting or other care, you are violating the terms of your visa and could jeopardize any future visits. For example, a grandmother can visit with grandkids on a visiting visa, but childcare and helping take care of the children falls under working because it takes away jobs from US daycare centers and teenagers who babysit. That type of work, even unpaid, is prohibited on a B1/B2 Saying I was shocked is an understatement. Is this not a typical reason why Nigerian grandmothers visit the U.S.? And don't they state this reason clearly during the visa interview? Is it overlooked for Nigeria because its our culture?

Babyvet:
Which is why, I’m recommending Canada to people right now , job opportunities may be less than here , but at least immigration is better over there. Even illlegals or people with visa over here are going to Canada. Compared to here Canada is more open to immigrants. I’m still curious why Canada is so open though? I have heard mixed reviews about Canada .

Canada is open to immigrants because they really have no other choice. Their population was aging and with a low birth rate. In a few decades, there would have been no young work force base to support the aging population. They really needed to bring in a skilled workforce to correct that trend. I like their points based system. It satisfies their "selfish interest" but also gives immigrants a fair shot. The population is low compared to the U.S. Fun fact.. about 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border. There is a lot of empty land in Canada.

falopey:
Mexicans are more hardworking than Nigerians o. If you are doing the same tedious job together, na you go run last last. E be like say those guys dey smoke Igbo with some mix of other narcotics before the go work. I’m not surprised. Na from their country the drugs dey pour into America.

Permit me to volunteer from my personal experience. Both are hard working, the big difference is that Nigerians are more ambitious. If a Nigerian and a Mexican are both working in the same establishment doing a minimum wage job, in 5 years you will probably still meet the Mexican doing the same job. The Nigerian would have become manager or upgraded through schooling and moved on to something better. We are hardworking and endure mainly because we want to get ahead and move on to bigger things

Babyvet:
Either way, back to your original question, America is not the place for Nigerians to come to right now unless you have family or job sponsorship( which is very hard these days, unless one is in stem courses or very hard to fill positions).

Yes, sad but true. This is not a good time to come here. However, this too shall pass! It is difficult right now but it shall become easier again, just like it is guaranteed to be difficult again in the future. That's what happens when we only have 2 political extremes dominating the landscape.