Nozino:
I’m not an expert but there’s very little your cousins can do to help. On what visa do you plan on migrating?

Ikea81:


Visiting/Tourist, but somehow i plan not to come back sooon o. lol. recently separated from my wife last year before the lockdown and my 3kids now stay with my mother so its also motivating me to move jor go enjoy my remaining life small too. hahahaha! dont judge me o

Ikea81:


Visiting/Tourist, but somehow i plan not to come back sooon o. lol. recently separated from my wife last year before the lockdown and my 3kids now stay with my mother so its also motivating me to move jor go enjoy my remaining life small too. hahahaha! dont judge me o

ednut1:
its 50 50, you may be successful or may get busted and deported

Nozino:



I don’t think this is a good plan sir considering age and other factors. The 2ways to regularise your immigration status will be via Asylum ( which is almost impossible for Nigerians ) and marriage which isn’t really easy and age is a limiting factor.


Personally, I’d advice you consider the Express Entry route into Canada or a Ph.D program in the US or if money isn’t a problem, A M.sc program or a Ph.D program in the UK if you have a master’s degree already.

Ikea81:


50/50 is good. thats a positive percentage worth given a shot .

Ikea81:


Whats the express entry route to canada like? i will do some research on it and also PHD program in US.....not a fan of the UK. no good news from there jare. I have always supported the opinion if you want to eat a frog, chop big one.

ednut1:
i didn't mean it that way o. With the current immigration rules it is very hard. You will have to look for someone to marry. Also heard you cannot convert visiting visa while in usa anymore. You will have to travel to 9ja or some else to re enter.

Ikea81:


Thanks for this information. think you are right , a former colleague did same. got there and married a citizen and now has his stay and working. Though he made about 3 trips back and forth before finally resigning to join someone he met on the trip. To be honest he is one of my motivating factors too, telling me with discipline in 4years he have been able to save up more than what we both worked 10years for.....and believe me thats something.

Ikea81:


Thanks for this information. think you are right , a former colleague did same. got there and married a citizen and now has his stay and working. Though he made about 3 trips back and forth before finally resigning to join someone he met on the trip. To be honest he is one of my motivating factors too, telling me with discipline in 4years he have been able to save up more than what we both worked 10years for.....and believe me thats something.

Jus4c:
Hello @IKea81,

Based on your profile, I would suggest you consider Canada via the student route. Considering you age, it might be a bit difficult to get an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in Express Entry except through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). If you have got the skill sets needed in some provinces , you can try the Express Entry, if not, you might go for a Master's program, and from there immigrate through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). As a 'family man', who wants to maintain the sanctity of marriage, not wanting anything to cause any unforeseen long separation between spouse and children, the USA might not be a better option. You may want to try the USA via the academic route but the uncertainty of getting H-1B and eventually an EB visa after the end of the academic program is the main issue here. An individual (international student ) who is still single might find it much easier to have a PR in the USA because of the more available options, but married individuals do not enjoy similar luxury. It even becomes more complicated when kids are involved.
Peace of mind is very important, and having a legal stay abroad makes life easier. I wish you well in you endeavours.

Jus4c:
Hello @IKea81,

Based on your profile, I would suggest you consider Canada via the student route. Considering you age, it might be a bit difficult to get an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in Express Entry except through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). If you have got the skill sets needed in some provinces , you can try the Express Entry, if not, you might go for a Master's program, and from there immigrate through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). As a 'family man', who wants to maintain the sanctity of marriage, not wanting anything to cause any unforeseen long separation between spouse and children, the USA might not be a better option. You may want to try the USA via the academic route but the uncertainty of getting H-1B and eventually an EB visa after the end of the academic program is the main issue here. An individual (international student ) who is still single might find it much easier to have a PR in the USA because of the more available options, but married individuals do not enjoy similar luxury. It even becomes more complicated when kids are involved.
Peace of mind is very important, and having a legal stay abroad makes life easier. I wish you well in you endeavours.

kassano22:
Well my advice, if you can book a trip or vacation to the usa, Canada or any European country. Then do it. That experience in itself is something no oneone can take from you. You might meet a fellow vacationer and something might lead to another thing especially if you are sociable and can mingle well. There is always a possibility. Sometimes we just need to step outside our comfort zone.

cinammon:


This is a huge decision you are about to make so i will advise that you really do proper research and assessment before you take a step. That friend who is saving 10 years worth of work in 4 years may be exxagerating. The life is good outside but the cost of living is very high as well. Your friend's 4years savings might be much in Naira but may not so much over there. Your annual rent in Nigeria is likely to be about one month rent over there. This is not to say that life is not rosy abroad o, its to say that it is definitely not all too easy especially since you have kids here to cater for.

After considering all the factors involved, please opt for a LEGAL migration route. I'm not sure that with the current immigration laws you can file for spousal visa in the US and that takes some time to even process. You will also not be able to do any reputable job without a legal status. So this your plan of going on a visitor's visa (without even considering the fact that it is illegal) will most definitely rob you of your peace of mind. Overstaying your visa will affect your future visa applicaitions, it also means that you may not see your family in a very very long time because coming back home means you cant return to the states.

There are a number of countries welcoming immigrants legally, do your research and go for one that suits your goals and plans. You dont want to be dealing with immigration issues at a time when you should be living your best life.

Ikea81:


This was my first intention. if for nothing least see another side of the world before i relocate to heaven. lol. Also i think i need some breather after 40 years hustle. Thats why i want to know what countries are easier to visit or rather get a visa. What will a 30 -120 day trip cost? Though i would prefer the US cos if i like the place it will be much easier to stay.

Thanks.

tunapawizzy:
That is a good decision u intend to take. But I for say make u avoid overstaying ur visa in the US.
If you have funds, I think you should go for a 2 years masters program in Canada. This qualifies you for 3 years postgraduate work visa. That's 5 years in Canada already, u would be a permanent resident at least, before that 5 years.
Someone advised u to go for PHD in the US, be careful with PHD, it can be rigorous and if you are not interested in research, if you are not patient, if u r not passionate about it, please avoid it. What u need at this age is peace, happiness, soft life, doing what you like. If it is academics/RESEARCH THEN FINE. otherwise just do masters n move.