For decades, moving to the United States, Canada, or Europe was seen as the golden ticket to a better life. People left behind their homes, careers, and families in search of safety, stability, and opportunity in “the West.”
But in 2025, that picture is starting to change. Immigration to many Western countries is slowing down—and in some places, even reversing. For families and professionals who once dreamed of life abroad, the West doesn’t feel as welcoming, or as stable, as it used to.
