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 recent article published by the Cyprus Mail on April 2 highlights how Cyprus is rapidly becoming a hit destination for American retirees over 65 who are looking for a new life free from the current US President’s second-term restrictions, which are inevitably bringing drastic changes to the economy. In response to rising healthcare costs […]
Over the past five years, Portugal has experienced a significant increase in American expatriates choosing to relocate to the country. This trend has been extensively covered by Portuguese media outlets, highlighting various factors driving this movement and its impact on Portugal’s society and economy. Surge in American Residents According to data from the Serviço de […]
Summary:France has streamlined its immigration pathway for researchers and scientists, offering a specialized residence permit to attract international academic talent. The article from The Local France outlines how the system works, who qualifies, and what benefits are available—especially relevant for U.S. citizens considering academic or research careers in France. The primary route is the “Passeport […]
Summary: A March 11, 2025, article from The Connexion reported on growing concerns among the American expatriate community about the impact reduced consular access could have on their daily lives. On March 7, 2025, U.S. citizens living in France expressed strong opposition to the potential closure of several U.S. consulates across the country by protesting outside […]
Summary: A growing number of African Americans are relocating to Ghana, driven by a desire for peace, cultural belonging, and a sense of home. According to an article in the Richmond Free Press dated February 27, 2025, the West African country has become a popular destination for African American expatriates seeking refuge from racial injustice, political tension, […]
Summary:Rising living costs in the U.S. are prompting an increasing number of retirees to move abroad, where their Social Security benefits stretch further. A recent Business Insider article explores how Americans—especially baby boomers—are seeking out lower-cost countries like Spain and Ecuador to afford a better quality of life in retirement. The article highlights that many […]
A 2025 CNN report highlights how Costa Rica is rapidly becoming a magnet for Black American women seeking freedom from rising violence and racism in the U.S.—particularly after Donald Trump’s second term, which has intensified hostility toward cultural diversity, minorities, and the Black community. The report also focuses on the story of Kema Ward-Hopper, who, […]
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