Trans Immigrant

This looks like a terrific resource for anyone who needs to get out of the US. A volunteer-driven trove of resources including coaching for those who need to leave. Helpmeleave.us

Thank you for writing this. Until countries start granting asylum, trans people can explore other avenues to emigrate from the US. All of my posts are information, resources and stories regarding trans migration.

Trump’s war on trans people has left Americans seeking asylum — from America Four trans Americans claiming refuge abroad tell Io Dodds why they no longer feel safe in their home country, from fears of martial law to being arrested in changing rooms

Please do check out my full story here, full of sweet & chilling details of trans life in 2025:
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Trans Continental Pipeline is an organization that helps trans people relocate to Colorado, and they have also collected resources for relocating elsewhere: tcpipeline.org/notco/

Families with trans kids increasingly face a stark choice: whether to stay or leave the United States. Listen to my conversation with The Trujillo’s who, after years of fighting anti-trans policies in America, decided that it was time to go.

If you need help with getting a passport or other legal identity documents, or other legal services related to being trans+, check this out: transequality.org/transgender-...

All posts on my profile provide info and resources on how to prepare to leave, geared toward trans and other gender non-conforming people.

I’ve been posting all year that all trans, NB, and genderqueer people need to have an exit plan, just in case. This is the 11th hour. You may decide it’s time to leave, but at least be prepared to get out quick. This account’s profile only has resources related to emigration, focused on queer folx.

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Here is a resource for trans people considering fleeing to Thailand: transactionrefuge.com

It is! And a good place to ask questions about emigrating.

Once again posting about the Trans & Moving Abroad Facebook group. It is a vibrant and growing online community:

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YouTube video by Queer Kingdom The Cheapest LGBTQ Friendly Countries in 2025

This is a cool video on the most affordable countries for 2SLGBTQI+ folks (in general, not trans specific). youtu.be/-jKRa2y0X6U?...

YouTube video by DW Euromaxx Living as a Trans Person in Germany

Short video from US trans person living in Germany
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Unfortunately, I can’t change my Bsky handle without opening a new account, so that will stand for now.

Thank you to posters who brought the controversy over the term “expat” to my attention. While it has elitist connotations, I thought it also provided a measure of dignity to trans people who don’t feel welcome in their home countries. But I am now migrating toward the term “immigrant”.

Life In Canada As A Transgender Expat - Expat Focus Pulling up roots and moving to another country is always a challenge, and being transgender makes everything more complicated. Transgender people face persecution and even prosecution in much of the w...

Here is a detailed article on emigrating to Canada, where I moved to (along with Costa Rica). www.expatfocus.com/canada/artic...

The Top 10 Most Welcoming Countries Portugal, Taiwan, and Mexico are the friendliest countries for expats, but Expat Insider respondents report a frosty welcome in Switzerland, Austria, and Kuwait.

This is a ranking of the most expat friendly countries based on a survey of expats. This is NOT 2SLGBTQIA+ specific. www.internations.org/guide/global...

Why I Am Leaving the USA - Dame Magazine My family is fleeing the country. We are not doing this in a panic; this is an orderly retreat from an unwinnable situation. We are slowly but surely packing up and emptying out our house. Instead of ...

Why I Am Leaving the USA- a trans woman and mother of neurodivergent kids, has been monitoring this nation’s political climate since Trump’s first term.
www.damemagazine.com/2025/04/29/w...

Life with Dency Trans girl travelling the world

Fun series about a trans woman who moves to Thailand: www.youtube.com/@lifewithdency

I moved to Canada from the US, but was disappointed to discover that many Canadian trans people were thinking of moving out if the Conservatives won a majority in national elections. Thank you to Trump for keeping Liberals in power! BC is still a great place for trans+ people!

January 2025 Canadian Anti-Trans Risk Assessment Map • Celeste Trianon I'm going to be very honest: 2025 is not going to be a good year for trans people in Canada. The biggest reason? The federal Conservatives.

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Ha! Maybe Canada is trying to fool Trump into thinking we are in Asia!

Some people are concerned that they will be abandoned in the US since they don’t have the financial means to leave. But many people who don’t have much are able to leave with some creativity and planning. Here is one avenue for those with the physical ability. wwoof.net

Lots of people without financial resources move out of the US. It might take more creativity and planning though. Here is an option for those with the ability and inclination: wwoof.net

Unlike the Post article, this has no paywall

Two Dozen Countries Offering Citizenship by Descent to Americans — Second Pass Discover 24 countries offering citizenship by descent for Americans with ancestral ties. Learn about eligibility, requirements, and how to claim a second passport to connect with your heritage and unl...

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Want dual citizenship? Check your family tree. Depending on your lineage, you could get a second passport and live abroad.

Depending on your ancestry, you could get a second passport and live abroad.

“An increasing number of Americans are now doing this,” said Peter Spiro, a law professor at Temple University who has written books on dual citizenship.

YouTube video by Leeja Miller Is It Time To Leave The US?

A profane but astute analysis of who should be preparing to leave the US. Spoiler alert: trans people are in the second highest category “Get Your Shit Together” to get out. youtu.be/FLywFF8AvWQ?...

This is about trans people visiting the US. No refuge here!

YouTube video by Starchild's Abroad Why I Left the U.S. | Black Expat | LGBTQ Travel

Reposted after fixing an important typo: This is an 18-minute video of a Black trans guy describing why he decided to move out of the US to Mexico. He has lots of other videos in his channel about his experiences there. youtu.be/ijdqAFvVN9o?...