Migration of Nigerians to Canada for Higher Education: Student Visa as a Pathway to Permanent Residence

Adeyanju, Charles T.; Olatunji, Olabimpe Ajoke

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“…The post-graduate recruitment of student-migrant entrepreneurs aligns with the neoliberal framing of international students as ideal immigrants: young, skilled, culturally intelligent risktakers who are flexible and "emotionally resilient" (Kerr and Schlosser 2010, 132;Adeyanju and Olatunji 2021). The neoliberalization of immigration policy in Canada has also positioned HEIs as increasingly important providers of settlement services (Walton-Roberts 2011;Flynn and Bauder 2015).…”

Section: International Student Mobility and The University As A Global Innovation Gatewaymentioning

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Higher education, international student mobility, and regional innovation in non‐core regions: International student start‐ups on “the rock”

Pottie‐Sherman

Graham

2021

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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This paper makes a case for post‐graduate international students as an increasingly important category of immigrant entrepreneur in Canada. We draw our findings from an analysis of new provincial immigrant entrepreneur programs and interviews with international student entrepreneurs in a mid‐sized city in Atlantic Canada. We argue that three forces have become increasingly relevant in shaping immigrant entrepreneurs' opportunity structures: (1) the internationalization of higher education institutions (HEIs), (2) the corporatization of HEIs, and (3) the regionalization of immigration. We show how public policy shifts in immigration and education have expanded the opportunity structure for international student start‐ups. These entrepreneurs are navigating multiple dimensions of risk that stem from being both temporary migrants and business owners.

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Higher education, international student mobility, and regional innovation in non‐core regions: International student start‐ups on “the rock”

Pottie‐Sherman

Graham

2021

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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“…In addition to the employment experience of Africans in Canada, the relationship of Africans in the diaspora vis à vis their connection to the homeland has attracted research interest (Akinrinade and Ogen 2011;Akyeampong 2000;Bakewell and De Haas 2007;De Haas 2006). Furthermore, academics have conducted studies on Nigerians pursuing higher education in Canada (Adeyanju and Olatunji 2022;Adeyanju 2018). But the discussion on labour market integration of highskilled Africans in Ontario is sparse, the literature on Nigerians in Canada is scant, and the conversation on labour market integration of Nigerians is non-existent.…”

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Negotiating Canada’s Labour Market: The Case of Nigerian Women in Ontario

Edem

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In this dissertation, I analyze the realities of Nigerian women economic migrants in the Ontario labour market. I use critical race theory and intersectionality lenses to examine the lived experiences of high-skilled Nigerian women in the labour market. I argue that despite legal measures for employment equity, labour market differentiation occurs for the study group. Systemic discrimination produces and maintains aggravated levels of inequality within the labour market. I trace the historical trajectory of legislative frameworks on employment equity in Canada and Ontario, highlighting key legislation. A nuanced understanding of the experiences of the interviewed Nigerian women and civil service organisations reveals that legal measures can construct unfavourable labour market experiences for some groups of people and that legal frameworks alone are incapable of stemming systemic discrimination. I demonstrate how the challenges faced by Nigerian women economic migrants in the Ontario labour market go beyond the legal to the sociolegal. My analysis calls into question the efficacy of current measures to alleviate systemic discrimination in the labour market. This dissertation suggests that a review of current antidiscrimination measures (including enforcement mechanisms) is essential to deal with the contemporary challenges of high-skilled Nigerian women in Ontario. A rethinking of employment equity (as is), vis-a-vis Sub-Saharan African women in Ontario, is due.women showing up and showing out despite the barriers faced. Also, I dedicate this to the younger me, who has not lost the sparkle in her eyes, the smile on her lips, or the ability to dream.Completing a Ph.D is a collective effort, so I will not fail to acknowledge people who have contributed to the realisation of this day. I thank my Ph.D examiners, Amrita Hari and Margaret Watson, committee members Christina Gabriel and Ania Zbyszewka, and of course, my caring supervisor Megan Gaucher for guidance, direction, and support throughout the process. I acknowledge the Nigerian women interviewed for this research project, the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), and the Black Female Accountants Network (BFAN). Also, I acknowledge the unfailing love and support of my siblings and mum. I won the lottery with my family. I acknowledge the Chapel of Grace Ottawa for being a great support system. A doctoral programme is capital-intensive. I want to acknowledge all professors who gave me research assistant positions, Carleton University for the support, and Matthew Edevbie for believing enough in a former employee to contribute to my dream. The grant from the Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work (CRIW) is also acknowledged. Several professors have helped me along the way in various capacities. I want to acknowledge Christiane Wilke, Luciara Nardon, Blair Rutherford, and Doris Buss for shining a light on iii my path. I acknowledge the role that Teaching and Learning Services played in my success.Samantha Shortt and Helen Roumeliotis, working with y...

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Context of racialized assimilation: a case of second-generation Somali-Canadians

Karimi

Thompson

Bucerius

2022

Ethnic and Racial Studies

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Migration of Nigerians to Canada for Higher Education: Student Visa as a Pathway to Permanent Residence

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Higher education, international student mobility, and regional innovation in non‐core regions: International student start‐ups on “the rock”

Higher education, international student mobility, and regional innovation in non‐core regions: International student start‐ups on “the rock”

Negotiating Canada’s Labour Market: The Case of Nigerian Women in Ontario

Context of racialized assimilation: a case of second-generation Somali-Canadians

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