Thanks for all your contributions so far
https://www.nairaland.com/7036854/funding-living-expenses-european-country

I have spent about 16 months in Europe but I have been deeply concerned about my family joining me. As a result of multiple semesters across different countries (presently in France), I have not been able to apply for my family to join. To apply in France, it will take me another 2 years at the earliest before they can join (Mandatory requirement of the host already living in France for 18 months, another 6 months for applications).

I have thought of a post-study visa in Norway (1st semester) but that is just for a year, not long enough to apply to bring in family except I get a job (A big gamble)

I am thinking of applying for a PhD or another Masters in another country that will allow me to bring my family right from the start.

1. UK, Canada, Norway are immediate choices (especially for the English language) but I'm considering the high cost of tuition in addition to other requirements. I don't know if I can come up with such sums in such a short time.

2. Is Germany a great choice? (Free but trying to readjust to another foreign language at this point is exhausting for me)

Or should I just stay back in France and hope for the best?

Validated Ednut1 Gerrard59 Tensazangetsu20 Pansophist (Just a few honourable mentions)
I'd appreciate your valued suggestions

I'm interested, therefore, I'm following.

JungleJustice01:
Thanks for all your contributions so far
https://www.nairaland.com/7036854/funding-living-expenses-european-country

I have spent about 16 months in Europe but I have been deeply concerned about my family joining me. As a result of multiple semesters across different countries (presently in France), I have not been able to apply for my family to join. To apply in France, it will take me another 2 years at the earliest before they can join (Mandatory requirement of the host already living in France for 18 months, another 6 months for applications).

I have thought of a post-study visa in Norway (1st semester) but that is just for a year, not long enough to apply to bring in family except I get a job (A big gamble)

I am thinking of applying for a PhD or another Masters in another country that will allow me to bring my family right from the start.

Apologies for the late reply. I saw the mention and promised myself to chip in.

First question, what is the size of your family? How old are you? Your wife? Your children? Range if you decide to be covert about it.

1. UK, Canada, Norway are immediate choices (especially for the English language) but I'm considering the high cost of tuition in addition to other requirements. I don't know if I can come up with such sums in such a short time.

Are you inviting your family to live with you on the basis of living with you or long term relocation? How about schooling? How about your wife's career or education pursuits? Are you pursuing another degree for the purpose of being able to secure residency in these places or is it for academic reasons? What about post-school? What are your prospects in these places? What is your field? professional qualifications and experiences?

2. Is Germany a great choice? (Free but trying to readjust to another foreign language at this point is exhausting for me)

The aforementioned questions matter here too, even if you were moving to the US.

Gerrard59:


Apologies for the late reply. I saw the mention and promised myself to chip in.

First question, what is the size of your family? How old are you? Your wife? Your children? Range if you decide to be covert about it.
Its a family of 4. Couple and 2 kids

Are you inviting your family to live with you on the basis of living with you or long term relocation? How about schooling? How about your wife's career or education pursuits? Are you pursuing another degree for the purpose of being able to secure residency in these places or is it for academic reasons? What about post-school? What are your prospects in these places? What is your field? professional qualifications and experiences?
I'm here for the long haul with the aim of securing a PR. I would be rounding off my program this year. I have the opportunity to apply for a job seeker visa; I can also apply for another program if the need arises. I'm the agriculture field but I am so unsure of learning the languge to a professional level in a short period of time. I've got over 8 years professional experience with multinationals thta even havr branches here as well.

My wife has really not shown support in all of this but that's another story; Her results are not good enough to apply for any program. She also doesn't have any significant work experience.

My aim is to quicken the family relocation process but I have learned the process is worse in Germany.
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Thanks for the feedback.