Portugal's immigration authority AIMA was working through a backlog of outstanding court decisions in May 2026, slowing residence permit issuance for new applicants. The delays are landing on Americans mid-application at a moment when the U.S. population in Portugal has never been larger.
Americans moving to Brazil now sit among the country’s largest foreign residence cohorts, a slow climb back from the pandemic floor that the permit data only partly explains.
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.
Four Philippine agencies count Americans four different ways and produce four different figures. The Philippine Statistics Authority's 2020 Census recorded 30,033 U.S.-citizen household residents. The Bureau of Immigration's 2026 Annual Report counted 11,519 Americans with active visas. The U.S. State Department estimates the true population at 220,000 to 270,000, a range that dwarfs every official domestic count.
Summary:A The Atlantic article published in March 2025 examines the growing trend of wealthy Americans acquiring residency or citizenship abroad through so-called “golden visa” or “gold card” programs. These initiatives—offered by dozens of countries—grant residency rights in exchange for investment, making it easier for U.S. citizens to live, travel, or relocate abroad without traditional immigration […]
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 February 23, 2025, article from the Portugal Resident addressed a popular misconception of a large-scale influx of U.S. citizens into Portugal, asserting that reports of an “American invasion” are exaggerated and not supported by official data. By the end of 2023, approximately 10,000 Americans were residing in Portugal, a number that continues to rise […]
