In-depth reporting on who is leaving the U.S., what drives their decision, and which destinations are rising. Data-backed stories and migration insight.
Stricter passport rules tied to the UK’s new digital border system could leave some travellers paying up to £1,000 to prove a right they already hold: the right to enter their own country. What Is Changing From 25 February 2026, British citizens who also hold another nationality will no longer be able to rely on […]
Across kitchen tables and group chats, a quiet question is surfacing among American women: What if we just left? It’s not a fantasy of palm trees or European cafés—it’s a question born out of fear and fatigue. A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of U.S. women aged 15 to 44 want to move abroad permanently, double […]
Balancing affordability, infrastructure, and lifestyle, Portugal claims the top spot among Europe’s best destinations for remote workers, with Spain, Hungary, Romania, and Montenegro following close behind. The rise of remote work continues to reshape where and how people live. More professionals are trading traditional offices for sunlit cafés and coastal co-working hubs across Europe—thanks to […]
Governments do not simply sort people into citizens and foreigners; they manage a layered hierarchy of settlement rights that determines who may enter, who may stay, who may belong—and on what terms. The invisible hierarchy of “who may stay” Modern states operate less like gatekeepers of a simple border and more like managers of a […]
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 recent CNN article highlights several countries as top destinations for American expatriates in 2025, based on various factors including quality of life, ease of settling in, and cultural attractions. Key insights include: · Mexico: Offers a rich cultural heritage, favorable climate, and proximity to the United States, making it a popular choice […]
An opinion feature seen on Cleveland.com (in April) highlights how political tensions and safety concerns under President Donald Trump’s mandate are pushing 42% of Americans to move, reflecting a strong societal shift in how people, both natives and international visitors, view life in what has always been known as the Empire that attracts the world’s […]
Introduction On June 9, Italians went to the polls to decide their own future, and overall, that of thousands of non-EU residents who have long contributed to the country and hoped for a faster path to citizenship. Among the reforms on the table was a proposal to reduce the naturalization requirement from 10 years to […]
According to an article published by the South Florida Reporter on April 8, the current US President’s wave of societal and political polarization has pushed thousands of Americans to relocate across Europe. While US citizens search for a new nation to call home, an emerging report explores how Ireland has rapidly risen to the top […]
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 […]
As read on an article published by Il Corriere della Sera on June 7, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rise in American citizens applying for British passports seeking a foothold abroad due to President Donald Trump’s recent chaotic trade policies, which are significantly increasing the risk of recession and the collapse of what was […]
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 Mazzeschi article published on March 28 explores the surge in American relocations driven by ongoing economic and health crises. As a significant part of the U.S. community has Italian roots, many are planning to move to the Bel Paese and apply for second passports, leaving the Old Columbia behind to experience la dolce vita. […]
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