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Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it

Cnbc · · 874 words · By Jennifer Liu
Cost of Living American Emigration Political Discontent
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The country saw a net negative migration of between 10,000 and 295,000 people in 2025, according to research from The Brookings Institution.”
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One web search result mentions a Brookings Institution post discussing 'US Economy Impact of Net-Negative Migration', but the specific numbers (10,000 to 295,000) are not explicitly confirmed in the provided evidence snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brookings Institution, often stylized as Brookings, is an American think tank in Washington, D.C. The institution conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookings_Institution
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fiona Hill (born 1965) is a British-American academic, foreign affairs advisor and author, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Since 2023, she has also served as Chancellor of Durham Univ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Hill_(presidential_advis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Somers Brookings (January 22, 1850 – November 15, 1932) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his involvement with Washington University in St. Louis and his founding o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_S._Brookings
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“Brookings estimating that between 210,000 to 405,000 people did so last year [left voluntarily].”
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The provided evidence for the Brookings Institution describes the organization generally but does not contain any specific numbers regarding voluntary emigration for 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brookings Institution, often stylized as Brookings, is an American think tank in Washington, D.C. The institution conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookings_Institution
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fiona Hill (born 1965) is a British-American academic, foreign affairs advisor and author, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Since 2023, she has also served as Chancellor of Durham Univ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Hill_(presidential_advis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Somers Brookings (January 22, 1850 – November 15, 1932) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his involvement with Washington University in St. Louis and his founding o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_S._Brookings
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“It's the first time in at least 50 years that more people moved out of the country than moved in.”
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The evidence provided for 2025 includes general calendar and event information, but no data regarding migration trends or a 50-year historical comparison of emigration vs immigration.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — California Proposition 50, officially known as the Election Rigging Response Act, is an amendment to the constitution of the U.S. state of California, which was passed by voters in a special election …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_California_Proposition_50
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Route 50 or U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching 3,019 miles (4,859 km) from Interstate 80 (I-80) in West Sacramento, California, to Maryland …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_50
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States fifty-dollar bill (US$50) is a denomination of United States currency. The obverse features American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president (1869–1877) Ulysses S. Grant, while the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_fifty-dollar_bil…
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“Expatsi, a company that offers relocation tours for Americans... launched in 2022”
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The web search results for this claim are irrelevant (mentioning malls in Manila and general IT companies) and do not mention Expatsi's launch date.
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web search NEUTRAL — They are the largest malls in Metro Manila which feature not just stores but also such attractions as movie theaters, rides, skating rinks, bowling alleys and other recreational facilities.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandaluyong
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web search NEUTRAL — Secure portal for employees to access company resources and manage workflows.
https://lwi9.portal.company.works-hi.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — American Technologies Inc. aims to meet the demands of a diversified IT market with our formidable array of computer-based solutions. As a service provider, we advocate a competitive environment that …
http://www.ati.com.ph/
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“held its second annual Move Abroad Con in San Diego on May 9 and 10.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Expatsi's Move Abroad Con takes place in San Diego on May 9-10.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn what it takes to relocate abroad at the Move Abroad Con in San Diego. Experts and individuals share insights on visas, taxes, and more.
https://fox5sandiego.com/san-diego-guide/things-to-do/move-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Make 2026 Your Year: Move Abroad Con, Live in San Diego. Two days of expert insights, life-changing connections, and the practical roadmap you need to finally make your move abroad. Limited tickets av…
https://expatsi.com/mac-2026
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web search NEUTRAL — Move Abroad Con 2026 is May 9-10 in San Diego. 50+ speakers, visa help, financial advice, and a free scouting trip giveaway for Americans planning to live abroad.
https://www.travelpirates.com/captains-log/us-move-abroad-co…
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“Some 600 Americans from around the country attended, double the number of people at the inaugural event held in May 2025”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of dictionary definitions for the word 'approximately' and does not contain attendance figures for the Move Abroad Con.
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately
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web search NEUTRAL — Get a quick, free translation! APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/approxim…
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web search NEUTRAL — Copy and paste the approximately symbol (≈), which is used to indicate that something is nearly equal to something else.
https://symbolsdb.com/approximately-symbol
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“A majority, 89%, said they want to leave the U.S. for political reasons, according to a sampling of 218 of the weekend's attendees”
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While one source mentions a general desire to leave the US for political reasons (Gallup), the specific figure of 89% from a sample of 218 attendees at Move Abroad Con is not corroborated by the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — 40 percent of women aged 15 to 44 now say they would move abroad permanently if given the opportunity, a figure that is four times higher than it was in 2014.
https://thepostmillennial.com/40-of-young-women-want-to-perm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Living Abroad Is Not As Easy As It Seems. There’s a growing interest in leaving the States to escape Trump. If only it were so simple.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/04/living-abroad-do…
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web search NEUTRAL — Breaking news and analysis on U.S. politics, including the latest coverage of the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and more.
https://www.nytimes.com/section/politics
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“Others say they hope to move for adventure and growth (73%), as well as to save money (57%).”
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One web search result explicitly mentions that according to Expatsi data, the top reason for attendees wanting to leave is 'enrichment, adventure and growth' and mentions a 56% figure (which differs from the claim's 73% and 57%), but it confirms the general nature of the claims.
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web search NEUTRAL — Do NOT Move to These 7 Countries in 2025. Here's WhyEvan Eh! 732K views • 3 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 31:15. What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Panama!Abroad Ability3.1K views • 2 weeks ago…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcDbonPJngw
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web search NEUTRAL — Move Abroad Con attendees get info on moving to the U.K. What are the reasons that people want to leave the U.S.? The top reason, according to data from Expatsi, is that people want to experience enri…
https://www.tpr.org/arts-culture/2025-06-01/thinking-about-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Moving Abroad Lisbon on TikTok. Last updated 2026-03-02.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/moving-abroad-lisbon
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“Roughly two-thirds of respondents hope to move within two years, they have an average monthly budget of $3,856 to work with, and hopeful movers are split among 44% individuals, 39% couples and 17% families with kids.”
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“the Supreme Court's decision to remove the federal constitutional right to abortion”
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“Mexico's 2024 election of Claudia Sheinbaum, the country's first female president”
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“Conference guests paid between roughly $500 to $1,000 for tickets to the weekend's events, which included two days of programming from over 50 experts.”
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“Make It previously reported on a Chicago couple who spent 10 months saving more than $20,000 to move to Valencia, Spain, in the spring of 2025.”
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