The surprising results of a recent survey by the international relocation platform Expatsi show just how many Americans are planning — or at least toying with — moves abroad this year. More than 116,000 attendees participated in the survey. It’s a reflection of how today’s Americans are increasingly looking for adventure and enrichment and personal growth outside the borders of their home country.
Expatsi is a young, vibrant company founded by Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews in 2022. It’s the premier provider of relocation tours and other essential resources for expats. Not surprisingly, since their start four years ago, the company has grown at phenomenal velocity with a recent revenue growth of over 19,632% year-over-year. This rapid expansion is a testament to the company’s one-of-a-kind product. It equally points out the growing fascination among Americans in seeking opportunities abroad.
The Expatsi survey shows two-thirds of its survey-takers saying they want to exit the U.S. by 2026. Among these people, 12% plan to move in the next six months. At the moment, less than 5% of participants have managed to move abroad. At the same time, another 25% have their noses to the grindstone on their own paperwork, completing visa applications and making interview appointments to start their process.
Expatsi helps new expats IP through articles, courses and other resources that meet them where they’re at. The firm offers highly personalized, one-on-one consultations tailored to your unique needs. They additionally provide relocation scouting trips and access to events for individuals considering making a move from overseas. You can find out by taking a short, 20-question assessment on Expatsi’s website. It will guide you to the country that aligns most closely with your lifestyle goals, long term ambitions, and budget.
The survey ranked India’s top-requested countries for relocation among its test-takers. Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the most sought-after destinations. Canada, Italy, Ireland, France, Mexico, New Zealand, and Costa Rica were popular. They are places pulling Americans looking for new experiences and new opportunities abroad.
Interest in Expatsi’s services tends to surge following contentious political events in the U.S., indicating that external factors play a significant role in individuals’ decisions to consider moving. Barnett remarked on this trend, stating, “About 5% are fully moved, and another 25% are in the paperwork stage, meaning they’ve filed visa applications or have appointments to file.”
Expatsi’s unique capacity to provide highly personalized support has been a game changer for so many Expats & Expats-to-be. Furthermore, the business has already helped more than 200 people start on relocation tours in 2024. Expatsi pairs local, personalized assessments with in-depth resources. Being completely free, they are a wonderful resource for anyone in the process of planning an international move.
There’s a deep hunger across a more diverse and younger America today for change, for experience abroad. Companies like Expatsi are poised to respond to this increasing demand. The growing movement of place makes Audible’s self improvement and personal ambition accessible to everyone. It’s a sign too of a seismic change in attitude as to what it means to live and work across borders.
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