Reports and insights on the impact of emigration. We examine how the U.S. diaspora affects global economies, local housing markets and everyday life abroad.
As more U.S. citizens eye life abroad—from celebrity couples to remote workers—advisors warn that the true cost of leaving the American tax system is measured in complex forms, exit taxes and multijurisdictional estate traps. A Lifestyle Dream Meets a Tax Reality For a growing number of Americans, the fantasy of a life overseas is moving […]
Ageing rich countries need foreign talent and labour as never before, even as they tighten borders and narrow the pathways open to students and skilled workers. A System Pulled in Two Directions The global migration system is being pulled in two opposing directions: a growing economic dependence on foreign workers and students, and a political […]
As net migration trends toward zero, the real danger isn’t who arrives or leaves—it’s whether Britain is turning away the very people who make it richer. Britain’s net migration may soon drop to levels unseen since the early 1990s. The latest figures show a sharp two‑thirds decline, with 204,000 more arrivals than departures. In Westminster, […]
From ancestral paperwork to investment schemes, US citizens are scrambling to secure a “Plan B” passport, often overlooking tax bills, conscription rules and divided loyalties that follow them across borders. How people qualify Most Americans who successfully add a second citizenship do it in one of three ways: descent, investment or naturalization. Citizenship by descent typically […]
Summary:A Financial Times article published on March 24, 2025, reports a notable surge in wealthy Americans transferring assets to Switzerland in response to rising uncertainty around the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. Private banks, wealth managers, and family offices in Switzerland are seeing increased demand from U.S. clients seeking to diversify […]
Summary: Newly released figures from France’s national statistics agency, Insee, show that approximately 25% of U.S.-born residents living in France reside in Paris — France’s largest city, and home to some 2.1 million inhabitants. A February 20, 2025, article from The Connexion provides insights into the distribution of Americans across France and explores factors behind their settlement patterns. […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on July 6, 2024, explores the growing influx of Americans into Mexico City, where U.S. citizens are increasingly drawn by culture, affordability, lifestyle, and remote work flexibility. The piece focuses on how everyday Mexican life—particularly its food, music, and social energy—is being experienced, and in some cases reinterpreted, by […]
Summary: A Semafor article published on March 23, 2025, reports that a growing number of Americans are actively pursuing second passports, motivated by political instability. While many Americans are not yet moving, affluent Americans are seeking the option. Half the world’s countries offer visas or passport pathways based on investments or financial contributions so many affluent Americans […]
A June article published by The Guardian highlights a surge in American expats moving to New Zealand, driven by the U.S President’s latest reforms and the United States’ fragile political climate, which is fueling global tensions and societal changes. But why choose New Zealand? According to Stats NZ, over 1,388 Americas broke away in the […]
An April article published by Euronews highlights how Andermatt, a hidden village in the Swiss Alps, is quickly becoming a safe nest for Americans planning to relocate abroad, in response to economic and political turbulence in the U.S, which is fueling a broader social shift among residents. But why the Alps? The country draws Americans […]
A recent article published by PropertyWire on June 25 highlights a surge in Americans applying for Greek citizenship with a 12.3% increase in the first half of 2025 alone. In particular, data released by Astons reflects the desire of U.S. citizens to escape from American society due to democracy in jeopardy and deepening political divisions. […]
A June article published by the Dominican Today highlights how the Dominican Republic is quickly becoming the new ‘golden land’ for American entrepreneurs who are planning to move their assets overseas, reshaping the future of American manufacturing abroad following President Trump’s new fiscal reforms, which are making the tax regime not so favorable. This wave […]
A report published by CBC in April 2025 explores how the U.S. is rapidly turning into a hostile and less inclusive place for members of the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom are planning to relocate to Canada. In particular, people interviewed in the feature highlight the beauty and freedom experienced in Nova Scotia, a province […]
A June article published by the Campus Safety Magazine explores a new trend of American doctors looking for new employment opportunities in Canada, a haven to call home and escape from the U.S President’s recent policies and restrictions to the healthcare administration. But why Canada? A report from the Medical Council of Canada tells its […]
A March article published by the CNN highlights a new trend of American families relocating to Switzerland, drawn by its political neutrality, stunning landscapes, and reputation for public safety combined with a balanced living. But why choose to say farewell to the Land of Opportunity? For many, it’s all about concerns over the U.S President’s […]
A May article published by The Economic Times highlights how Spain is quickly becoming a go-to escape for marginalized Americans. Particularly, U.S residents with Hispanic roots and LGBTQ+ minorities are actively looking for a more inclusive place to call home. Following the U.S President’s re-election, Americans seem to complain about his populist administration, citing growing […]
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