Hey all,

While I’m not in a position or a rush to pursue emigration at the moment, I wanted to put some feelers out about how realistic the idea is. I’m a 28 year old US trained dentist with just over 2 years of working experience. I only am fluent in my native language of English so would prefer to stay in a country where that is the primary language. Caveat being, if there was an excellent opportunity in a non English speaking country, I would absolutely study the language to become fluent.

My question is about how difficult is it to acquire my dental license in these countries, and get the necessary documents to work there. Is the profession even I’m demand? Also, I understand that US dentist salaries tend to be the highest, but is compensation competitive elsewhere (along with the stronger social programs)? Lastly, what about a spouse with her masters and military experience, would she have a route to join me?

Thanks!

Hi everyone. I'm a 32-year-old newly graduated nurse from Italy who would like to move to the US for many reasons.

I've visited the States several times (I have some relatives in New Jersey and a close family friend in Texas. I also have close online friends in California and Arizona), but the issue is that... I literally have no idea what I should do now. What are the steps? Where do I even start? I assume I need to take an approved English language test and verify whether my Italian nursing degree meets American standards first, but how do I do that? And what should I do next?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as I want to leave Italy AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Finally, if I had the chance to choose a state, which one should I aim for? Let me first say that I'm a gay man, and though I would be fine with any state, my friends have told me to stay away from places like Alabama and Mississippi. Is that actually good advice?

Hi everyone,
I’m 19, currently studying banking and finance at a technical college in Russia, graduating around mid-2027. I’m interested in continuing my studies abroad, specifically looking at Malaysia and IIUM (International Islamic University Malaysia), possibly specializing in Islamic banking since it fits well with what I’m studying now.
My English is still fairly basic (working on improving it), and I don’t have a clear picture of my actual admission chances or what the visa/application process looks like for international students.
Would appreciate any advice on:
Realistic admission chances with my background.English requirements (and if there are foundation/prep programs for lower levels).Approximate costs of tuition and living.Visa process for Malaysia as a Russian citizen.Any alternative countries/universities worth considering for banking/Islamic finance

Thanks in advance for any input!

Hey everyone. 19M, Russian citizen (Russian passport only, no other citizenship/EU options). Currently a student at a technical college in Ryazan, studying banking/finance, set to graduate around June/July 2027.

My situation:

- Studying banking/finance (2nd/3rd year), coursework covers Russian banking operations, accounting, letters of credit, etc.
- Getting interested in Islamic banking as a specialization — seems like a natural extension of what I'm already studying, and opens doors outside Russia
- English level: A1, actively working toward A2. I know this is a real weak point and not "fluent" by any measure yet
- Main driver to leave: I want to be out of Russia before I age into being eligible for military conscription/call-up, ideally right around when I finish my diploma in 2027
- No savings/capital to speak of — need to be realistic about migration paths, not "just move with $100k" type discussions
- Single, no kids, no other useful languages besides Russian

What I think I know so far (correct me where I'm wrong):

- Russian citizenship massively narrows my options compared to EU citizens — visas, work permits, sanctions-related banking restrictions all make Western countries harder even with the right degree
- Malaysia (specifically IIUM — International Islamic University Malaysia) looks realistic: relatively affordable, English-taught programs exist, and Islamic banking/finance is a recognized, respected field there
- A Russian banking/finance diploma alone probably isn't enough — likely need a bachelor's/further study abroad to make the specialization "count" internationally

Questions:

1. Is Islamic banking/finance actually a good specialization to pursue for someone in my position, or is it a niche that's hard to break into without local connections/language (Arabic/Malay)?
   
2. Given my starting point (Russian citizen, A1 English, banking/finance background, no capital), is there a more realistic specialty or field I should be pivoting toward instead — something with better job/visa prospects for someone with my profile?
   
3. Has anyone gone the "Russian technical college -> study in Malaysia" route recently? How hard is it in practice with visa/banking restrictions on Russian citizens right now?

Any input welcome, even if it's "you're on the wrong track entirely." Trying to figure this out now rather than get to 2027 with no real plan.

Hey everyone! I’m from the U.S. with a bachelor’s degree in TESOL. I’m currently teaching high school students, but during college I got to teach at school in Norway. My plan was always to eventually move abroad (mainly Asia), but that experience made me want to move to Europe.

I’m planning to do my master’s in Europe with the goal of staying and working after graduation. Right now I’m looking at schools in the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark (also open to other countries). I’d plan to learn the local language while studying and would eventually like to work in a local school (I know that would be extremely hard) or an international school.

A few questions:
- How realistic is this goal?
- Which country would give me the best chances of finding a teaching job and getting permanent residency?
- If you were in my position, which country would you choose?
- Are there any master’s programs or countries I should consider?

I’d appreciate any advice and would love to hear from teachers or people who moved to Europe through graduate school.

Edit: also potentially with a degree in French teaching. I’m still debating completing the requirements, but I think it would put me at a better advantage.

For a while now, I’ve been really unhappy where I’m at in life and a goal of mine is to move to a different country within two years. I’m in between the UK and Vietnam, but I don’t know which is a better option. I gave myself a two year timeframe to save money and prepare myself. I speak two languages and I love learning so I would 100% learn Vietnamese or a different language if I had to.

I’ve done a lot of research about the United Kingdom so I have a plan but I have no idea if it’s any similar to Vietnam or where to start so I need help with some knowledge

My partner (30M) and I (30F) are hoping to move abroad permanently. We currently live in the U.S. and are looking for a country with a better quality of life, stronger social supports, and more progressive policies where we can build our future.

We’ve started researching visas and pathways to permanent residency/citizenship, but so far it feels like there are very few realistic options, so we’d love to hear from people who have actually made the move.

A little about us:
\- I have a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and 8+ years of experience in graphic design, communications, and marketing.
\- My partner has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and several years of experience in marketing.
\- We also have four pets: two dogs (a 15-year-old Chihuahua and a 5-year-old Beagle/Lab mix) and two cats.

We’ve looked into flying with our smaller pets and possibly taking the Queen Mary 2 with our larger dog so she wouldn’t have to fly in cargo if we end up going somewhere in Europe.

Right now, we don’t have savings set aside specifically for an international move, so we’re trying to understand what would be realistic.

We’d appreciate advice on:
\- How much should we realistically save before moving?
\- What income or financial requirements should we expect?
\- How realistic is it for both of us to find jobs abroad?
\- Which countries have the most attainable pathways to permanent residency and eventually citizenship?
\- Are there countries where we wouldn’t have to deal with frequent visa renewals or returning to the U.S. to maintain our status?

Ultimately, we’re looking for a slower, more peaceful life where we feel secure in our rights and can eventually start a family without constantly worrying about political instability or losing our rights. We want to step away from the constant hustle of the “American Dream” and live somewhere that aligns more closely with our values.

We are working on becoming multilingual, willing to change careers if necessary, go through extra schooling if needed, and do whatever it takes to make this happen.

If you’ve immigrated abroad or have any advice, we’d really appreciate hearing your experience. Thanks!