America has always attracted immigrants from around the world for various reasons — including job and educational opportunities, refugee status, family reunification, or, most commonly, a higher quality of life. The quintessential American dream, that every person must have the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life , has been a reality for millions of immigrant Americans and their families. Not surprisingly, in 2024, the United States had the highest number of immigrants in the world.

That begs the question, then, why are many Americans, more specifically, wealthy Americans, choosing to leave the U.S. and relocate elsewhere? Are the reasons only dark and worrisome?

A significant number of high-net-worth Americans have applied for relocation to New Zealand, after

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