- A 500% rise in U.S.-based traffic has been reported by the Immigration Advice Service.
- Canada and the U.K. emerge as the top choices for U.S. emigrants.
- 40% of Americans aged 16-24 are now thinking about leaving the U.S.
Following Donald Trump’s triumphant return in the 2024 presidential election, new research reveals that millions of Americans are considering their “great escape.”
The Immigration Advice Service reports that 25% of Americans are contemplating a move overseas, with a 500% increase in U.S. traffic to its website. Google searches for “moving abroad” and “how to emigrate” have also reached record levels this year.
Interest in emigration is concentrated in major coastal cities. Nearly half (47%) of Los Angeles residents and 35% of New Yorkers are contemplating relocation. Younger generations lead this trend, with 40% of 16-24 year olds considering emigration, compared to 14% of over-55s.
Canada tops the list of preferred destinations (29%), followed by the UK (19%), with less interest in Ireland (7.5%) and Australia (8%).
The trend is mirrored in Britain, where 40% of citizens are now less likely to consider moving to the U.S. Women are particularly inclined to avoid America (50%), favouring destinations like Australia (15%) and Canada (14%).
Ono Okeregha, Director at the Immigration Advice Service, stated: “There’s a complex mix of factors that affect a person’s choice to emigrate and their preferred destination. However perceived stability both financial and political is extremely important. The recent US election has sent shockwaves through America and beyond. There is a real sense of uncertainty and we’re seeing this impact both Americans and Brits’ decisions about where they want to live and build their future.”
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