US EditionUS applications for British citizenship hit record high after Trump win
- In the first quarter of 2025, a record number of American nationals sought British citizenship, with applications reaching their highest level since records began in 2004.
- This surge follows Donald Trump's second inauguration and executive orders that affected marginalized groups, triggering increased interest in UK citizenship.
- Immigration experts report applicants often cite fear, frustration, and political disagreement with the US government as drivers for their relocation plans.
- Ono Okeregha of the Immigration Advice Service explained that the increase in departures is driven by concerns over anxiety, dissatisfaction, and financial stability, while the number of applications rose by 12 percent compared to the previous quarter.
- The rise suggests continued US emigration pressures related to political climate, with similar increases in citizenship interest across several countries including Canada and Spain.
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British Citizenship, Increasingly Requested by Americans After Trump's Return. Application Record in 2025
After Donald Trump returned to the White House, more Americans chose to leave the United States, writes The Independent. The number of applications for British citizenship reached a record level in the first quarter of 2025, many calling for the issue, political uncertainty and the desire for stability.
A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship between January and March, according to the first set of data covering the start of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Some 1,931 Americans put in an application, the most since records began in 2004 and a jump of 12% on the previous quarter, figures from the UK Home Office showed Thursday. Applications had already soared during the Octobe…
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