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How Mexico's Reform to the General Guidelines for the Issuance of Visas Impacts American Emigrants

How Mexico's Reform to the General Guidelines for the Issuance of Visas Impacts American Emigrants

Mexico tightened its residence visa rules on May 16, with amendments to the General Guidelines for the Issuance of Visas published in the Official Gazette the previous evening. The changes fall hardest on foreigners employed by Mexican companies.

May 31, 2026 · by Brandon Richards
9,600 US Citizens Moved to Ireland, Nearly Doubling Previous Figures

9,600 US Citizens Moved to Ireland, Nearly Doubling Previous Figures

An estimated 9,600 U.S. citizens moved to Ireland in the year ending April 2025, nearly double the 4,900 recorded the previous year and the highest level of American arrivals since the Central Statistics Office began tracking the figure nearly 40 years ago. For the first time in the modern record, more Americans are moving to Ireland than Irish citizens are emigrating to the United States.

May 18, 2026 · by Brandon Richards
180,000 Americans Emigrated in 2025, Largest Outflow in Decades

180,000 Americans Emigrated in 2025, Largest Outflow in Decades

180,000 U.S. citizens left the country in 2025, the largest single-year outflow in decades, according to a Global Citizen Solutions briefing analyzing Pew Research Center data. In the first quarter alone, 1,285 Americans formally expatriated, a 102% year-over-year increase. The figures carry inherent imprecision: the federal government stopped tracking permanent departures in 1957.

May 18, 2026 · by Brandon Richards
Americans Moving to Albania Get a One-Year Visa-Free Stay

Americans Moving to Albania Get a One-Year Visa-Free Stay

A growing number of Americans moving to Albania are skipping the Schengen permit grind entirely, drawn by a bilateral arrangement that lets US passport holders stay up to one year without a visa. The policy, restored under Diplomatic Circular Memorandum No. 124/2022, is one of the most permissive entry rules in Europe for US citizens. […]

May 5, 2026 · by AER Editorial Staff
Renouncing US Citizenship Costs Americans More Than the $450 Fee

Renouncing US Citizenship Costs Americans More Than the $450 Fee

The State Department’s $450 administrative fee is the cheapest line on the bill for Americans renouncing US citizenship. The lasting cost sits with the Internal Revenue Service. Section 877A’s exit tax treats unrealized gains as if sold the day before departure. Section 2801 chases gifts and bequests from former citizens for decades after. Wealth advisors […]

February 4, 2026 · by AER Editorial Staff
Flight Across the Atlantic: Why More Americans Are Settling in the UK

Flight Across the Atlantic: Why More Americans Are Settling in the UK

An August article published by Quastels LLP by Jayesh Jethwa highlights a notable post-pandemic migration trend—an increasing number of Americans are moving to the United Kingdom in search of stability, opportunity, and political calm. In the twelve months leading to March 2025, more than 6,600 U.S. citizens applied for residency or nationality in the UK—the highest total since records began in 2004. […]

December 11, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

What to Know As U.S Citizens Planning to Relocate to Sweden After Elections

A report published by The Local highlights how Sweden is rapidly becoming a top refuge for Americans planning to leave the U.S and the Republican administration’s outdated policies. The feature focuses on the story of Azealia Banks, an American rap artist, who currently lives in Stockholm. What once was just the Land of the Midnight […]

June 28, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Surge in American Expats Eyeing New Zealand After the U.S Election

Surge in American Expats Eyeing New Zealand After the U.S Election

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 […]

June 27, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Top countries Americans are moving to: Portugal leads survey, Mexico leads in real numbers

Top countries Americans are moving to: Portugal leads survey, Mexico leads in real numbers

The top countries Americans are moving to in 2025 and 2026 split into two distinct rankings: aspirational survey data and actual residence-permit numbers. The two lists overlap, but they don’t match. Portugal tops one. Mexico tops the other. Expatsi, a US relocation-services company, surveyed 116,363 Americans who used its 20-question assessment tool throughout 2024. Portugal […]

June 13, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Why More Americans Are Chasing Irish Citizenship Amid U.S. Political Tensions

Why More Americans Are Chasing Irish Citizenship Amid U.S. Political Tensions

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 […]

June 7, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
American Entrepreneurs Are Moving to the Dominican Republic, Here's Why

American Entrepreneurs Are Moving to the Dominican Republic, Here's Why

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 […]

June 7, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Surge in American Expats to the U.K. Amid U.S. Political Strain

Surge in American Expats to the U.K. Amid U.S. Political Strain

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 […]

June 7, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
How Italy’s New Citizenship Law Impacts Americans Planning to Relocate Amid U.S. Uncertainty

How Italy’s New Citizenship Law Impacts Americans Planning to Relocate Amid U.S. Uncertainty

As a recent article from The Daily Mail reports, an increasing number of Americans are leaving the United States due to political and economic shifts. The report highlights that Europe has already welcomed many Americans, from celebrities to dual citizens, with Italy being the top choice on the list. However, on March 28th, the Italian […]

May 7, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff
Wealthy Americans Move Assets to Switzerland Amid Trump-Era Uncertainty

Wealthy Americans Move Assets to Switzerland Amid Trump-Era Uncertainty

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 […]

March 26, 2025 · by AER Editorial Staff