I enrolled with a student visa in Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA. I invented technology and filed a US patent and wrote a book – Nanotechnology and Microelectronics – which received IGI Global Book of the Year. By the time I was done, I had a green card. That time, Canada sourced and offered a special permit: come to Canada. Open and amazing – the beautiful America is home.
But things are changing rapidly as China revamps its visa system. Yes, China will roll out a new K visa starting October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting young professionals in tech, science, and entrepreneurship. This visa marks a strategic shift away from traditional work visa models by eliminating the need for employer sponsorship – a significant barrier for independent innovators. Instead, applicants can enter without a job offer, making it more accessible for early-career researchers, entrepreneurs, and inventors (news here)
Since Nigeria and Africa in general have no plan for our young people, things may change in a decade and my question is this: by 2035, what would be the choice of this young person? Would he stay in Nigeria, choose China or USA?
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