​This paper examines the ramifications of the Expat Dependent Levy Taxes (EDLT), implemented by the Saudi government in July 2017, on the Palestinian community in Saudi Arabia. It focuses on Saudi-born millennials of Palestinian origin (SBMPOs) belonging to the second and third generations of families who originally migrated to Saudi Arabia for work. The autoethnographic paper narrates the personal experiences that prompted the forced return of SBMPOs to Jordan following the imposition of EDLT. It further examines their psychological acculturation phases, illustrating the transformations in their cultural identity before and after relocating to Jordan. The paper introduces a novel theoretical framework that conceptualizes acculturation processes as interconnected life stages, with cultural identity as a mirror reflecting these changes. The nuances of this complex and multilayered identity become apparent over time. The paper underscores the profound psychological and cultural repercussions of EDLT on SBMPOs, emphasizing its impact on their sense of belonging after departing from Saudi Arabia.