Hi r/scientistsPH, I just want to ask if doable ba ang masters and phd in the US right now, given the decline in immigration (understandably so. napaka lupit ng ICE :<) + the ongoing tension between Iran and US/Israel? For context, I am looking to do a masters and phd on computational or quantum physics, and I hope to work in IBM Quantum Research in NY or IL, so this will be like a permanent migration plan, not masters & phd and then balik Pinas. I may be overthinking it, but the worst I can think of is be caught in a war and pauwiin ng Pilipinas.
The back up plan is to do masters in UPD and hope and pray na in 3-4 years time, maayos na makapag migrate and PhD abroad. I am also looking into applying in universities in Japan (University of Tokyo, Osaka University).
What are your thoughts?