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It’s no longer news that Professor Wole Soyinka has torn his United States of America Green Card, upon the emergence of Donald Trump as President-elect of the USA.
Here are some benefits that the Nobel Laureate will no longer have access to in the USA;
1. The freedom to live and work in the US permanently: Right now Professor Soyinka cannot live and work in the US permanently. He cannot take up any work he wishes, including many forms of government work. If he needs to get a job in the US, he will need additional work authorisation from the US government.
2. Freedom of movement: Should Professor Soyinka visit the US anytime from now, he is not guaranteed the privilege of travelling outside of the US and returning freely. Perhaps, his movement within the US itself will be restricted.
3. The ability to sponsor relatives: Expectedly, Professor Soyinka cannot sponsor any of his relatives to get their own green card, Why? He does not have one either.
4. The ability to become a US citizen: As it stands, Professor Soyinka is fully a Nigerian, as his chances of becoming an American citizen has literally be torn.
5. Professor Soyinka cannot run for a public office in the US.
6. Legal rights: Prof. will no longer get these social benefits: research grants, taxation benefits, insurance coverage, social security benefits, state sponsorship in education, research, retirement benefits, and health benefits.
7. Owning firearms: Prof cannot own firearms, a house, cars, and other property in the US and even secure financing for these purchases.
Do you think his decision to tear the green card? Would you do same?