Journal of Other Forum Analysis

[Polident]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/im-sorry-but-expat-is-just-a-fancy-word-for-immigrant-yes.970959/

Expats and immigrants are just the same thing 

Except one is good and one is bad obviously  

Regardless of definition, everybody I’ve spoken with who’d be one or the other see it as this: expat is a temporary arrangement. You’re a citizen of a nation currently residing in another for work. No intention to renounce your original citizenship or claim another. Immigrant treated as long term, aiming for naturalization and citizenship.

I’ve never met a White person offended by the immigrant label. Nor have I met a non-White desperate to be seen as an expat. Most aren’t that concerned about labels. Of course this is from the western POV and not like a gulf state where immigrants are only temporary workers with no avenue for citizenship and many rights and are deported after work. While expats are instagram influencers living in Dubai. Male influencers, to be precise.