Mildly Interesting

I recently knew two people who came to the US recently.

One was from India, and he came for the money. He has a low six figure job as a "product manager" and the CEO's toady. He's quite ignorant of US politics and history, so he's not really concerned.

The other came from canada, but also has EU residency (or citizenship? unclear). He said he makes more money here. He's making mid six figures as a software engineer at a startup, with poor work/life balance. He can always leave, since his parents own a house in germany.

Neither were coming here like an old timey tale of immigrants trying to find a better life.

I volunteered - worked in a hospital laboratory in Haiti for three years. I went to help.

From Ireland the way it looks to me: It has always been like that for the original inhabitants since Europeans arrived. Just that white privilege isn’t what it used to be now.

or for everyone without a shitload of money

Realistically you'd need to get sponsored by a company unless any of your grandparents were Irish citizens (in which case it's straightforward).

Edit: there are a decent number of tech jobs though so worth a look if you're genuinely interested.

I'm only a stuntman though

"Only".... That is cool as fuck tbh. How did you get into it? You should do an AMA

Might be worth getting the passport anyway. It's very solid and gives you access to support from any EU consulate if you're abroad.

I don't think it matters if they are a citizen or not. Every EU member state has some form of spousal and dependent program to bring them in, and if not, they could likely apply without and still get granted to stay. Just get the citizenship for yourself first and go from there.

What if you divorced, became a citizen, then remarried her in Ireland? Would she and the kids be able to get permanent residency then?

At least y'all would pass the "do you actually know each other" test.

Immigration: so how did you meet this woman?

You: well you see, it all started before we got married the first time...

While I get what you are saying I would argue that the Americans that are leaving and becoming immigrants aren't the shitty Americans that would never think of such a thing.

Well, there are a few big cliffs, I suppose. But that sounds like a lot of work. Hopefully the shitty weather and constant banter should keep most of ye away.

Boomeranging?

This is the first time it's happened in at least 50 years.