The media runs endless stories that “America is awful so these folkx moved to country X where everything is wonderful”. Yet few Americans actually leave the U.S., permanently.
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Immigration: Your ancestors were immigrants
Your ancestors were probably immigrants.
Continue readingAmericans moving abroad squeezing out local populations
Highly privileged Americans move abroad, live off the strong U.S. dollar, while driving up the prices for locals, whose wages are low. Many social media expat and travel influencers are highly privileged.
Continue readingAmericans immigrating to Norway?
Another media myth story suggesting Americans can immigrate to Norway. Reality: It ranks 52 out of 53 countries for ease of immigration.
Continue readingWow! An honest story about Americans wanting to move abroad
An honest look at Americans trying to get residency abroad – if you are not in one of the special groups, it’s difficult or even impossible.
Continue readingMedia nonsense: You should retire abroad
The media loves these content mill myth stories that many Americans are retiring abroad. Reality: Less than 1% will retire abroad, and up to half were already dual citizens, had family abroad, or already lived abroad due to their work career.
Continue readingNearly 2/3ds of Americans who move abroad obtain visa via marriage, dual citizenship or ancestry
Unless you fall into one of those categories, it is very unlikely you will obtain a residency visa or citizenship in another country.
Continue readingSpain’s “Golden Visa” is not cheap
If, like most of us, you do not qualify for residency in most other countries, you might be able to buy your away in – provided you are rich: Get…
Continue readingMulti-culturalism as an asset to getting ahead
International experience is now a requirement in many work fields. “Multi-culturalism” is another example of international perspectives.
Continue readingImmigration: Almost 1 in 5 U.S. workers are immigrants
The share of workers who are immigrants increased slightly from 17% in 2007 to 18% in 2022. Key findings about U.S. immigrants | Pew Research Center A newer report says…
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