American Emigration Revue | News & Data Insights on U.S. Expatriation
Mission
Our Mission: Understanding and Documenting the Global Migration of Americans
At AmericanEmigration.com, we are dedicated to tracking, analyzing, and contextualizing the increasing movement of Americans abroad. As U.S. emigration rises due to shifting political, economic, and social dynamics, our mission is to provide data-driven insights that shed light on this complex and often underreported phenomenon.
We aim to answer fundamental questions: Who is leaving? Where are they going? Why are they choosing to move? Our goal is not just to present numbers but to explore the deeper narratives behind these migration trends, uncovering their global impact on economies, communities, and citizenship policies.
How We Work: A Data-Driven and Global Approach
We believe that understanding American emigration requires a broad, multi-layered perspective. Our approach is built on:
1. Data Aggregation & Analysis
We gather and analyze publicly available data from sources such as:
- U.S. government agencies (State Department, IRS expatriation data, Census Bureau)
- Foreign government records (naturalization data, residency permits, and visa statistics from countries like Portugal, Mexico, and Germany)
- Academic studies and think tanks focused on migration patterns
- Reports from media outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg, and Le Monde, among others
Our focus is on fact-based reporting, identifying trends and movements while avoiding speculation or politically motivated narratives.
2. Media & Policy Monitoring
We track and summarize how global media and governments perceive and react to American emigration, helping readers understand the legal, social, and economic implications of these migration patterns. By translating and analyzing foreign-language news coverage, government statements, and policy changes, we provide a truly international perspective on U.S. emigration.
3. Firsthand Accounts & Expert Contributions
We actively seek contributions from:
- Academics researching global migration and citizenship
- Journalists covering emigration trends, expatriate experiences, and policy developments
- American expats living abroad who can provide personal perspectives on what it means to build a new life outside the U.S.
By integrating these voices, we aim to go beyond statistics and tell the human stories behind the data.
What We Strive to Achieve
1. Document the realities of U.S. emigration – both the large-scale trends and the personal experiences of individuals navigating life abroad.
2. Provide clarity in a rapidly changing landscape – as dual citizenship rules shift, residency programs evolve, and new migration routes emerge.
3. Offer a nonpartisan, research-backed resource – where data and analysis speak louder than ideology.
4. Serve as a hub for discussion and collaboration – connecting experts, journalists, and expats to foster a deeper understanding of the movement of Americans abroad.
Join the Conversation
Whether you are an academic, a journalist, or an expat with insights to share, we welcome your contributions. At AmericanEmigration.com, we are not just reporting on trends—we are building a living archive of U.S. migration in the 21st century.
Contact us to contribute, collaborate, or inquire about our work. 📧
Together, we can better understand the evolving relationship between Americans and the wider world.