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20 Easiest Countries To Immigrate To From US

Khadija Shafaat
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The number of Americans living abroad has been steadily increasing, with millions of American citizens choosing to reside and work in various countries worldwide. These expatriates form a significant demographic comparable to some of the most populous states in the United States.

American Expatriates: Insights and Estimates

According to the State Department, around 8.7 million Americans (excluding military personnel) live in over 160 countries worldwide. If these individuals were to be grouped in a single state, their combined population would be comparable to the 12th most populous state in the United States, between New Jersey and Virginia.

During "Overseas Americans Week" in March 2016, envoys from the Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO) received updated estimates from the State Department. These figures indicated that approximately 8.7 million Americans have chosen to reside and work in various countries. This number is equivalent to the combined populations of major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Tucson. It underscores the significance of considering the impact of legislative decisions on this substantial demographic.

While these numbers are approximations, they provide valuable insights into the global dispersion of American citizens. It is important to mention that detailed breakdowns by country or region are currently not available, unlike previous estimations from the early 2000s and 2011.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) of the United States issued a report in 2018 that presented estimations regarding the population of US citizens residing outside the country. The report specifically categorized these individuals based on geographic regions as of April 21, 2015. As per the report, the estimated number of American residents in each region was as follows: Africa (231,854), East Asia and Pacific (1,135,114), Europe and Eurasia (2,027,914), Near East (1,019,457), South Central Asia (618,772), and Western Hemisphere (3,706,577). Combining these figures gives an approximate total of 8.7 million American citizens living abroad.

According to data from Immigrant Invest, in the second quarter of 2022, 580 American individuals relocated to foreign countries and voluntarily renounced their citizenship. This number represents a threefold increase compared to the figures recorded in 2021. Over the past five years, 1,473 American citizens with a net worth of $2 million have chosen to depart from the United States.

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