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U.S. Migration Drops 150,000 as Citizens Seek British Passports

2/27/2026

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U.S. net migration fell by about 150,000 in 2025, the first annual loss in 90 years.
The decline followed tighter immigration policies, economic pressures, and Americans relocating abroad to Europe and Latin America.
Applications for British citizenship by United States nationals rose to 8,790, a record high, driven by political instability and the desire for global mobility.
The British government reported a 15% drop in non-visit visas issued despite a rise in illegal crossings.

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Story summary

U.S. net migration fell by about 150,000 in 2025, the first annual loss in 90 years.
The decline followed tighter immigration policies, economic pressures, and Americans relocating abroad to Europe and Latin America.
Applications for British citizenship by United States nationals rose to 8,790, a record high, driven by political instability and the desire for global mobility.
The British government reported a 15% drop in non-visit visas issued despite a rise in illegal crossings.