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Ok. So, bad news all around.
At 15 you are fully dependent on your parents, and if they are Trumpers, I don't see that happening.
I focused on Switzerland, but the following pretty much applies across the board. You can emigrate to countries like Norway if you can demonstrate a desired skillset, a local employer is willing to hire you, and you can demonstrate a strong, taxable, local income. I'm super oversimplifying, but regardless, at 15 this is not an option.
Unless one of your parents is a citizen of Norway, which would allow you to claim dual citizenship, you cannot get a passport.
In all, you're shit out of luck. I'm sorry. Truly.
Awh, thank you anyway
I will try again when I’m older
Yeah, you're 15, so you're stuck for a few years, but that doesn't mean you can't make a plan.
You'll need money, so start saving now. Jobs are limited at 15, but you might be able to get a fast food job. If not, mowing lawns, cleaning garages, etc. are still good jobs for kids. Save like a maniac, and when you turn 18 nobody can tell you what to do, because you have your own money to fund your decisions.
Start researching your target nation's immigration laws. Start tailoring your career path toward an industry that your target country is more likely to welcome.
Start learning the language. They may not teach it in high school, so you may have to rely on apps, software, YouTube etc. Find a local cultural club, and practice you're language skills. If you dig in, you can be pretty fluent in 3 years.
Research educational opportunities, you may be able to go to a college in your target country, and there may be scholarships.
Research career opportunities, many counties welcome Americans who can teach English to their citizens. It might be a good way to get you there, and get settled.
Keep quiet. This is YOUR life, and the people around you aren't supportive, so don't let anyone know what you're planning. You don't need them sabotaging your plans by doing things like confiscating your money (which they have the legal right to do). Just keep it to yourself, stay focused, work your plan, and take heart in knowing that you will be in full control of your own destiny when you turn 18.
Thanks so much! I do wanna be an English teacher, actually!!! I will definitely try my best to move there especially if things get bad in the US
Good luck! I hope it all works out for you.
Thanks so much!!!
In a few years you could possibly try to get accepted to a college in another country and use the student visa as a foot in the door.
That’s perfect!!! I will also try for school trips in my high school