Why I'll Never Return to the US

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In this video, Mr. Henderson shares why he expects to never return to the United States. Mr. Henderson describes his final moments in the country prior to renouncing his citizenship and explains the lack of incentive for him to ever step foot on US soil again. Mr. Henderson also addresses ways for one to return to the United States after renouncing US citizenship, as well as why these options do not appeal to him.

00:00 Final Moments on US Soil
02:02 Motivation for Renouncing Citizenship
05:26 Why Not Return to the US at All?
09:56 Visas and Travel to the United States
14:36 Treating Citizenship as a Relationship
18:02 Stay and Fight for Your Country?

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[steffaely]

I love America so much that I was heartbroken when I moved out! What a beautiful place with so many opportunities and wonderful people yet the past 10 years were so difficult! From taxes to dealing with hateful people to the very low quality education and healthcare! I’m still heartbroken and I wish things change for the better.

[Darnellgenard]

I’m American and I love the US but I’m going to be honest I no longer want to live here. It’s deteriorating

[marinoint]

I left the US in 2009 and never look back.
Why? Civil Asset Forfeiture, Qualified Immunity, privatized/for-profit prisons, racism, unfounded hatred, legal costs, medical costs, high taxes, housing costs.

[charlest]

As an American born and raised, I never fully understood how free we are NOT until I moved to Europe. The U.S. does not make it easy to leave. They punish you for leaving. All about the money.

[rrickarr]

I am Canadian, lived in New York from 1992-2003. August 1, 2005 I moved to Europe and have never left and have absolutely no need to set foot in North America ever again. Life in Europe is so wonderful.

[daviddurango]

Living in the U.S. is like being married to a narcissist.
It really is!

[wanderingnomad]

When I retired in Jan 2020, I went to Asia for two months (intended to stay for several more to do humanitarian work, etc., but Covid intervened). When I came back, I was interrogated about why I went to Asia for two months. They went through my bags, my phone photos (assuming I was a pervert) and tested a souvenir for cocaine powder.... Seemed the agent was determined to find something. All on assumption or a hunch based on that fact that I was single and went for an extended period of time. No criminal record, I have Global Entry (FBI background check required).... appalling. I am going for second citizenship in Lithuania under Citizenship Restoration program. Maybe additional citizenships. Come back to see family and friends, admin. stuff. Have not spent more than 3 months per year in the USA since 2021. Life is good.

[tamarahaworth]

I somehow stumbled across this posting. It couldn’t have come out a better time! You are actually 100% confirming what I was feeling and thinking! I am not proud to be an American anymore. And for the last six days I’ve been looking for places to move. This is giving me the confidence to actually put it into place! Thank you so much.

[EndOfThings]

The US is a sick country. Its stressful to live here due to toxic politics, high inflation, high crime, high taxes, crumbling infrastructures, traffic, road rage, joblessness, health staff shortage, high cost of gas, high cost of electricity, plenty of scammers in everything, corrupt governmental agencies, trashy and lying news media, etc. etc. In a lot of parameters, America is worse than many third world countries or countries in the Middle East. I voted and participated in the electoral process in the hope that things might change for the better but pragmatically, I think America is beyond saving, its not worth saving. If I am younger and have some money, I would leave in a heartbeat and not come back.

[KevinBurciaga]

"When you extract yourself from a bad relationship, usually the other person doesn't change." Damn.

[mustafabaris]

The American dream is to leave America ...

[donovanmic]

I wonder how many people working TSA, customs etc. at US airports don’t have a passport of their own and have never been outside the USA. It would explain a lot.

[R]

My family went to my country of origin for vacation and never came back. I am dismantling everything so i can move and go after them. i love America. i love the people, but this place is falling and beyond repair 😔

[leslieperkins]

I love my country but I am afraid of my government. Maybe I am naive but I never thought that would happen. Until 2017 I didn’t see our democracy as being fragile. The fascists that my dad and Uncles fought against now have unchecked power in America. I would leave if I could.

[TOGETHERETERNITY]

Husband and I left America ten years ago for a more peaceful life in Switzerland. No regrets.

[akataa]

I will be doing the same so I really admire your courage and decision to renounce US citizenship.

[eaglesfan]

I came back to the US in 2015 foe two reasons: family and work. 9 years later, those are still the only 2 reasons I've stayed. Trust and believe from a former expat, you're better off elsewhere.

[SkipKiplinger]

Moved to SE Asia in 2002 and have been enjoying the growth, opportunity and excitement. This past summer I returned to the U.S. for my aunt's 90th birthday. From passport check that treated me like a suspect to the trash, decay and my family's depressed attitude... I'm seriously considering renouncing my citizenship. It's difficult as my family fought in the revolution. If I could talk with them, I believe they'd encourage us all to leave. They went to where they were treated best, why shouldn't I?

[shy_donut]

Born and raised Texan…absolutely hate it here. I never understood getting mad at people who left the U.S. instead of “fighting”. I’m only fighting because I don’t have the money to leave as a new college graduate😭😭😭Between student loans and the shitty job market, I’m stuck. Getting mad at someone for moving to another country is crazy💀💀People been doing that forever for a variety of reasons. The level of patriotism that is normalized in the U.S. is cult like. I never understood it

[shandonsahm]

It's better outside of the USA more freedoms actually and.i don't wanna live in USA anymore it's been 7 yrs now in Netherlands.. Love it