I’m done holding out hope for the United States. My president is trying to erase my existence, I’m gender non-binary, and he is trying to force me back into the office, I’m a government employee. There are other reasons too but this has been the breaking point.
I don’t even know the first thing about leaving the country other than knowing that I need a job in that country. I don’t really have money and I don’t plan to run away from my debts either. I don’t feel like I’m safe here. I have a wife and child too.
First, decide where you would want to go. In the knowledge that I have learned previously (I worded it like this because it’s subject to change), Ireland is a pretty easy place to immigrate to. Not Northern Ireland, but The Republic of Ireland. North Ireland is part of the UK and while the requirements to go there can be met, Ireland is easier than that, but I digress…
Once you figured out where you want to go, start looking for jobs in country. Depending on what type of GS employee or contractor you are, there’s a good chance that there is a demand for it in different countries. Essentially, just job hunt.
Now, a personal suggestion I would like to make is if and when you interview, do not mention that your trying to leave the country due to political strife. Say something along the lines of “I wish to experience a life outside of the United States, and would like for my child to be versed in different world views, opinions, and cultures”.
Digital nomad VISA seems the easiest way to relocate overseas. You might be able to even work for a US company. Digital nomad VISAs basically say, “We’ll let you live here, but you need to telecommute.”
Beware though, many of those are limited to a small number of years.
I’ve read they can be renewed depending on the country but not forever. Eventually you’ll need to apply for a regular VISA.
Most of them explicitly do NOT count against residency.
Is this an actual visa type? I was a digital nomad feom 2009 to 2011, and since it was all in the schengen area I just considered myself a tourist when it came to immigration.
Fun fact: In Czech Republic I had to register with the police since I was staying so long. No fingerprinting or anything, I guess they just needed a record of me being there in case someone from the old country filed me as missing.
It does exist now in several countries. Mainly came about during/after COVID.
This post comes across more as panic than serious consideration. Start planning, consider where you want to move and what changes to your life you are willing to make. If your sole reason for moving is trump bad and you don’t have a large amount of disposable income, consider the fact that it may take longer than 4 years to sufficiently prepare.
Outside = the whole world.
But the the whole world is different from the whole world.
Much easier and safer to move to a safe blue city in the US. Sanctuary cities are not going to tolerate Trump bullshit.
Look for visa opportunities for your citizenship. This may be the most fruitful. Also Look at work visa requirements for potential destinations. What’s your line of work? Are there opportunities elsewhere?
The others have given good starting points.
I’d say get an attorney to help guide you through the process. Can make things go smoother
How far back do you trace your closest immigrant ancestor to the US? Some countries have blood citizenship, meaning that you may be able to claim citizenship if you are within a certain number of generations of a citizen of another country.
Other than that, the advice others have shared is better. Focus first on getting to a blue area of the US, figure out what you’d like to do from there.
I did make another comment. I’m making a new one because there’s some things I want to add.
The first thing I would look at is what ideals or freedoms are you looking for? Then start looking for countries that match those ideals.
In my other comment, I said get an attorney. Let me follow up on that one. It isn’t I would suggest get an attorney. I would say have to have an attorney. I can’t tell you the number times I’ve heard attorney say a client went into a courtroom, tried to talk to a judge, said exactly what they were supposed to say did exactly what they were supposed to do, and the judge ruled against them. Then the attorney goes in and says the same thing and the judge rules in favor. It’s just the way the system is so I would you basically have to have an attorney. So I would talk to several attorneys and find out what would it cost beginning to end For you to be able to live in that country.
They will probably only be able to give you a ballpark number. Whatever number they give you don’t act shocked just say I thank you and appreciate the information.
As far as cost if you didn’t have the money. GoFundMe. That’s my best answer for you.
Even if the first go fund me, doesn’t get you enough money you just take that money put it in the bank. Then do another one.
I would suggest advertising the hell out of it. Now this one is gonna sound weird, but it might actually work. Find conservative based websites and advertise it there. Be honest about who you are. Then say you want to leave the country and you’re not coming back, but you don’t have the to be able to do it. Not all conservatives hate trans people but there are some that do and they wanna make them leave. Use that in your favor. Expect to get a lot of hate mail, but nothing says you actually have to read the comments. Maybe you can get some money from them. Like I said it’s a strange idea, but I could actually see it playing out , maybe not too large scale But any money is better than no money.
The question that I don’t really know here is whether or not when you are leaving is if you’re going to give up your American citizenship. If you plan to give up your American citizenship, then put that into the GoFundMe page. Put that into your advertisement when you’re trying to advertise .
Well, I don’t know about you but I don’t go to work and tell everyone I’m male or my sexual orientation, because I’m going to do a job and that would be weird.
Pshh you’ve never met Linda, she can smell gossip from a mile away.