Reverse Migration : A growing trend?

Since 2008 I have had an interest in what I have heard called “reverse migration” – it is the movement of first/second born members of the diaspora returning to the land of their parents / grandparents.

They are taking their skills and money from England, the US and other western countries and moving back to the Caribbean to experience a better lifestyle. For those of us with capital from houses, investments and savings to draw upon it means experiencing a better life, with less stress and a more relaxing way to live.

Of course it is not that way for everyone and I want to spend the time researching and adding stories about people who live England and move back to the birthplace of their parents. This is not just happening in the Caribbean but also in China and India too. The US is no longer seen as the land of opportunity as more opportunities open up in other developing countries.

There is a great article here in Business Week written in March 2009 : Why Skilled Immigrants Are Leaving the U.S.