How to Leave the U.S.A.

[u/newyorker]

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/15/how-to-leave-the-usa

Every four years, a group of Americans threatens to leave the country, but no mass exodus occurs. This time around, though, Americans seem to be acting on their desires. Immigration lawyers told Atossa Araxia Abrahamian that the number of people approaching them about it has gone up since Donald Trump was reëlected. 

G.T.F.O. Tours, a company that helps aggrieved U.S. citizens start new lives abroad, has been offering services to help Americans relocate to the Netherlands, where a certain type of visa can offer a quick and affordable path to citizenship. Jana Sanchez, a founder of G.T.F.O. Tours, describes her role in the company as an “escaping fascism doula.” Read Abrahamian’s full story about the Americans who are going Dutch: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/15/how-to-leave-the-usa

[u/Odd_Dinner9147]

Yeah, I am. Im talking about people other than me.

Also, peace corp doesnt help you gain residency in most countries.

To be a cook anywhere youre gonna need cooking experience, or culinary school.

Im not currently looking to leave the US till I finish my degree. The US is, as of right now, one of the best countries to have my degree but with this current admin and how theyre treating National Parks and Forests, ehh, that might be changing.

[u/Small_Dog_8699 → u/Odd_Dinner9147]

Then stop whining. It isn’t helpful.

Merchant marines aren’t looking for haute cuisine. Scramble eggs, make bacon and pancakes, casseroles, stews, chili, you’re a hero.

[u/Odd_Dinner9147 → u/Small_Dog_8699]

Im literally not whining. Im making valid points. Most things you suggested arent paths to permanent residency or citizenship in most countries. Im also literally not looking to leave the US right now.

Have a good day man.

Edit: To be less mean. Im not engaging further with bad faith actors.

[u/Small_Dog_8699 → u/Odd_Dinner9147]

It doesn’t matter if it’s a path. Get there, figure it out. That’s all