Why Nigerians Will Stop At Nothing To Move To The U.S Despite Its Warnings And Frustrations

Nigerians are obsessed with moving to America. To them, it’s the land of milk and honey.Nigerians accounted for 32% of the nearly half million non-immigrant US visas issued to African nationals in 2015.They received more US visas than other African nationals in that year.Their president might be warning them to avoid going to the country but that isn’t helping much since many dream of nothing more than stepping foot in the country.“Many Nigerians narrate their conquests at US Embassy interviews in a manner that must be similar to how David recalled his slaying of Goliath,” says Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani who spoke to BBC.BBC implicated that many Nigerians always speak of getting a Visa to the US as a miracle."The woman was looking at me," they say. "I looked back at her. She didn't even look at my documents. I kept staring at her. I didn't remove my eyes. Then, she did her face as if she was about to deny me the visa. Under my breath, I just prayed and asked God to take full control."In my spirit, I already knew that the victory was mine. Suddenly, she frowned and said I should come back for my visa. She didn't even know what came over her. God just took control and turned her heart in my favour."The article also pointed out that for most, using JUJU (black Magic) has become a key way of winning a Visa.Preparations for a US visa interview in Nigeria sometimes include periods of fasting and praying, or visits to spiritual experts who will command invisible forces in the unseen realm to yank open the doors of America before you.There are now 'doctors' who guide applicants on what to do, say and how to react when going for the interview."If they follow my instructions, they will never get caught. On that day, nobody will be able to see whatever it is they are smuggling through.""I tell them on what exact day they should travel," said the doctor said.The doctor also said he assists men to smuggle cocaine successfully through international borders.