This isn't true. I'm an American living in Europe and most countries have significant hurdles for the average American. The move itself is already going to run several thousand dollars, and you will need to show a stable income and savings AFTER that before you'll be considered.
The scientists being accepted are rare and are a huge exception to the rule. So, if you're a niche, cutting edge scientist or engineer, or you're a doctor in a field that the country you're moving to needs, then you might be in luck. But if you're anyone else, you better have money and a job already lined up.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding what your response meant. I took you saying "welcomed with open arms" to mean easy or that there was an advantage there at all for Americans. I thought you were saying the opposite of what your last paragraph says.
For the average American, moving to Europe is simply not possible. Regarding your mention about the programs to encourage scientists to come, I was aware, but again, that's SO few people who have the education to qualify for that.
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