Petyprincess:

As a stepping stone

NiklauseFred:
Jaycew
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You guys should check out this thread!

Petyprincess:

Yeah, any problem?

Hadampson:


Lol.. These countries aren't worth it to me

optimusprime2
onatisi
Adjo10
seunny4lif
MrBrownJay1

Your contribution is highly needed especially on South American countries. Gracias

Hadampson:


Boss, apart from having strong passports and constant electricity supply, I don't see any other benefits these South American countries have. Most of their citizens that I met online are poor. Their economies depend on Brazil. If I want to go to South America, Brazil would be the destination. Robust economy, easy country to get passport, business opportunities etcetera

I'd try to make research on Chile and see if it's really worth it sha

Hadampson:


Lol.. These countries aren't worth it to me

optimu.sprime2
onatis.i
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se.unny4lif
MrBro.wnJay1

Your contribution is highly needed especially on South American countries. Gracias

piyoo91:
u are always active on travel section, do u ever think of getting married and some day?

seunny4lif:
Depending on where is SA, you want to go.
Brazil or Chile are still better
Columbia is good
It’s easy to move from SA to NA

tensazangetsu20:

Check Chile. Check Uruguay. Uruguay is the richest country in South America with the highest number of middle class.

Hadampson:


Thanks for your input boss.. Please what do you think of Uruguay??

Petyprincess:

Lol my answer was based on what people believe
If these countries are stepping stone to USA why aren't massive immigration from these countries to USA? Even Mexico that is sharing border with USA still struggling to migrate there lol
I still don't believe having these passports will make it easy migrating to USA.

Petyprincess:

Lol my answer was based on what people believe
If these countries are stepping stone to USA why aren't massive immigration from these countries to USA? Even Mexico that is sharing border with USA still struggling to migrate there lol
I still don't believe having these passports will make it easy migrating to USA.

seunny4lif:
Uruguay has a lot of black but I dont know many people that went there
Which country do you plan to go?

Hadampson:


Germany

seunny4lif:

Wetin concern you with South America countries ?

Hadampson:


Maybe the citizens don't have interest in immigrating to USA I don't know why people feel the world revolves round USA only.

Any country that meet my needs is my home be it Portugal, Russia or even Croatia. I don't like the idea of moving up and down from one country to another just to migrate permanently to USA

Hadampson:


I'm asking for a friend @you4me

Hadampson:


Lol.. These countries aren't worth it to me

optimusprime2
onatisi
Adjo10
seunny4lif
MrBrownJay1

Your contribution is highly needed especially on South American countries. Gracias

optimusprime2:


Glad to be pulled in here.
I am happy that you are doing proper research before your migration, and that's all sorts of brilliant.

Latin America is really underrated I would say, but for good reason... the language. Once you format your self to reside in any of the countries there for example Chile, you kinda get stuck there because they slowly seep into your soul and you get attached (South American magic) I know a guy who went to Paraguay in the plan that he would relocate to an English speaking country after getting papers... today he is married and settled and loves Paraguay to a fault, he got citizenship but trust me he is indeed a proud citizen, who is not thinking about leaving anymore.

Most Latin American countries actually give citizenship/PRs faster than any other country but these things are not known because people don't naturally tilt towards that region I.e Paraguay 3-4years, Chile 4years, Uruguay 3-4yrs, Brazil could even be 2years depending on what happens to you while there i.e you grab the language fast, you got one of their hot women pregnant, or you earn a very fat salary etc.

However as a black guy I would not recommend Argentina to you, because they have a rather subtle way in which their society sends black people to the background.

Schooling is the best route to go towards Latin America and begin your journey but the procedure can be very longwinded especially since most schools there do not have English speaking admissions personnel.

My stance for Europe remains unchanged... its overated.

Have you considered New Zealand?

Petyprincess:

I myself ain't obsessed with USA, we all know it is an overrated country but the guy you quoted clearly stated from these countries to USA or Ireland hence i said going these countries doesn't even guaranteen you moving to USA.

Oceanfield:
Please are there schools in Germany where one can apply for masters without English test and Knowledge of German language.

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Gerrard59:
I feel I should try to elucidate some things with my little knowledge on migration:

- Individuals should understand that at the end of the day, your finances (aka money) is more important than the destination. You can have all the dreams (anyone can dream) but to actualise those dreams, you need the money. Mere sending documents via courier costs a lot and you might be required to send more than once. Another expense is English proficiency tests, I keep reading folks who ask about the possibility of getting admission without writing these tests (GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL etc) but you need to understand schools who would waive these tests (majority do now because of Covid-19) are low ranking, won't offer scholarships and will be expensive. The last thing I can advise a black African to do is to attend a low ranking institution abroad, don't compare yourself to blacks there who are citizens. Is it bank balance statement? Flight tickets? Living expenses? School fees? Quarantine period expenses? Tests' costs? So, everything boils to money. Start saving rigorously but do so in dollars (I got to know this hack from Kemi Onabanjo - associate partner @McKinsey&Co who went to INSEAD, France - who saved the bulk of her school fees in dollars before devaluation occured five years ago as a result of decline in crude oil prices) not naira, and save under your pillow. Emefiele aka Meffy has been very funny. .

- Study the countries' route to citizenship (the outright goal for many here, I believe). The longer it takes, the more discouraging. A country like Switzerland should not be on your radar but Austria should. Policies can change but you should be strategic and think long term. However, in some cases, you can aim to study in a Country A and use the degree to work in Country B whose route to citizenship is easier. Does not sound easy but hey, nothing good comes easy. For instance, we know schooling in Canada is expensive (the person I know who finished there has uncles working in ExxonMobil & Shell) and the requirements from the embassy is one of a kind. Mind you, 8 out of 10 students are denied student visas (https://qz.com/africa/1708714/canada-rejects-most-african-student-visa-applicants/). But if your aim is to work/live in Canada, you could do that by aiming to get a graduate program that is fully funded in the US, preferably a top university. Finish from there and apply for jobs in Canada. Why the US for graduate studies? The US is the number one country in funding grad students, a place where the higher education system is well developed and has disproportionately the highest number of top universities globally according to the top three higher education ranking agencies (ARWU, QS & THEducation). Canada does not fund grad students as much as the US esp in MSc courses. Like I said, target top universities. A degree from Cornell University would not be downgraded irrespective of the colour of your skin or nationality (quotas might exist). But remember, to get a funded position in most US universities, you need to write the GRE, GMAT &/or TOEFL, so get ready.

- Conduct your research on everything from schools, type of degrees, cities, currencies, languages etc. You are the one who wants to japa not the person reading it and even if, don't expect random strangers to do everything for you. If you ask how do I apply to grad programs in this country and you are given responses. Do not ask: how do I contact professors, that is your responsibility. Dem don give you mattress, you dey ask for pillow? Whether work visas, skilled migration route or employment opportunities, conduct your research. That is why Google.com exists.

- There are some relatively unknown/unpopular countries with easier migration routes, target those places. As a Nigerian, you should know by now that the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Australia are very popular and highly competitive. But what about Mexico, Brazil or even South Korea? They can be stepping stones to your favourite which even if you do not attain citizenship in your favourite, you can do so in those countries as they have stronger passports than Nigeria.

- Know your limitations and be strategic. You are a bloody Nigerian, your educational background is not well regarded in the abroad. You did not work in top MNCs whose brand name you can leverage on or do not possess skills/qualifications that are demanded globally yet you expect work visas just like that?

- Passionately learn the language of the country if her lingua franca is not English. Don't expect employment opportunities in Germany to be offered on a platter of gold yet you are not interested in learning German even though job ads of almost a million are advertised daily or same in Brazil yet to learn Portuguese na wahala for you. Don't be surprised or angry that Seoul University requested you submit IELTS score even though the official language of Korea is not English. Newsflash!!! Nigeria is not regarded as a native English speaking country, only South Africa has that title in Africa. Even if you are offered the possibility of gaining admission without it, write it 'cos it can make the difference in scholarship opportunities.

- Stay away from Woke people! They might share the same skin colour but their experiences differ from yours. When listening/reading tales from people in the abroad who warn you from relocating, ask questions. Try to know their migration route and citizenship/economic status. Someone who left via tourist visa and another who went for MBA at Haas School of Business would have different experiences, learn the mistakes the former made and strategies the latter did. Anyone who discourages you from relocating when s/he has not relocated to Nigeria is hypocritically wicked and does not wish you well (and if you check those who relocated, they are already citizens of developed countries). Flee from such people.

Best wishes!

piyoo91:
u are always active on travel section, do u ever think of getting married and some day?

Petyprincess:
Following.....

Informanta:



Yes there are lots of schools check German thread for examples

optimusprime2:

@Bolded, Yes but it is too far.

That's true, the discouraging thing about New Zealand is that insane distance.
However I personally like the lifestyle and scenery of New Zealand.
In the end it all depends on you ...
But might I chip in that given your profile, your best shot at immigration would be going through the student route.