FAQ
Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) FAQs
CBI is a legal process where individuals can obtain citizenship of a country by making a qualifying financial contribution, such as investing in real estate, a government fund, or an approved business.
We currently facilitate CBI programs for countries such as Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and other select Caribbean nations, each with its own investment requirements and benefits.
Timelines vary by country, but most CBI applications are processed within 3–6 months.
Yes, most CBI programs allow you to include your spouse, dependent children, and sometimes dependent parents.
Key benefits include visa-free travel to many countries, potential tax advantages, and access to better education and healthcare systems.
Residency by Investment (RBI) FAQs
RBI allows individuals to obtain legal residency in a country through a qualifying investment, such as property purchase or government bonds.
We facilitate RBI applications for countries like Portugal, the USA (EB-5), and other jurisdictions with investor-friendly policies.
In many cases, yes. Certain RBI programs provide a pathway to citizenship after meeting the residency and other legal requirements.
It depends on the country — for example, Portugal’s Golden Visa program starts at €250,000, while the US EB-5 program starts at $800,000.
Yes, residency typically allows you to live, work, and study in the country. Some countries also allow visa-free travel within certain regions.
Professional Permanent Residency FAQs
Express Entry is Canada’s primary system for selecting skilled workers for permanent residency based on age, education, work experience, and language skills.
We offer a detailed eligibility assessment where we review your credentials, calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and advise on improving your chances.
Processing times vary, but successful applicants can expect PR within 6–12 months after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Yes, Professional Permanent Residency allows you to include your spouse/common-law partner and dependent children.
We can explore alternative pathways, including Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and targeted Express Entry draws for in-demand occupations.
Canadian Study Permit FAQs
A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.
Yes, you must first receive a Letter of Acceptance from a DLI before submitting your study permit application.
Most study permits allow you to work part-time during academic terms and full-time during scheduled breaks.
Yes, your spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit, and your dependent children can attend school in Canada.
Absolutely. Many graduates transition to PR through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and programs like Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Canada Federal Start-Up Visa (FSUV) Program (FAQs)
The Start-Up Visa Program is an immigration pathway designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs who have the potential to build businesses in Canada that are globally competitive, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth.
You may qualify if you:
- Have a qualifying business.
- Secure a commitment from a designated Canadian organization (venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator).
- Meet the minimum language requirement (CLB 5 in English or French).
• Have enough settlement funds to support yourself and your family upon arrival in Canada.
A qualifying business means:
- Each applicant owns at least 10% of the voting rights, and
- The applicants and the designated organization jointly hold more than 50% of the voting rights.
These are approved Canadian venture capital funds, angel investor groups, or business incubators authorized by the Government of Canada to support foreign entrepreneurs. They provide the commitment certificate or letter of support required for your application.
From a ‘venture capital fund’: at least CAD \$200,000.
From an ‘angel investor group’: at least CAD \$75,000.
From a ‘business incubator’: acceptance into their program (no minimum investment required).
Processing times vary but typically range between 12 to 18 months. However, this can be longer depending on the applicant’s country of origin and application volume.
Yes. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can be included in your application and obtain permanent residence.
No personal minimum investment is required, but you must show sufficient settlement funds based on family size, as set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You must take an approved language test (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, etc.).
Your permanent residency status is not affected if the business does not succeed. The program is designed to attract risk-taking entrepreneurs, recognizing that not all start-ups will succeed.
Yes. You may apply for a temporary work permit to start building your business in Canada while your permanent residence application is being processed.
Prior business ownership or management experience is not mandatory, but having it strengthens your profile and helps in securing a designated organization’s support.
No. The SUV program has no maximum age limit. However, age may influence your adaptability score under Canada’s immigration points system.
Yes. Up to ‘five people’ can apply as owners of a single business, provided they all meet the eligibility requirements and at least one of them receives support from a designated organization.
Portugal Golden Visa Requirements FAQs
You must be at least 18 years old, a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, have a clean criminal record in Portugal and your home country, and invest a minimum amount from funds originating outside Portugal.
The minimum investment requirements for Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC): Minimum USD 250,000 (non-refundable), while the Real Estate minimum investment starts from USD 500,000, held for 7 years
You must spend an average of at least seven days per year in Portugal, totaling 14 days every two years during the validity of the residence permit card. The permit is valid for two years initially and renewable for subsequent periods.
Yes, spouses or legal partners, children under 18 (and dependent children under 26 if single, studying, and financially dependent), and dependent parents (especially if under 65) can be included.
Documents include a valid passport, criminal record certificates from Portugal and home country, proof of investment and funds transfer, health insurance proof for Portugal, tax and social security good standing documents, and payment of application fees. All non-Portuguese documents must be legalized (apostilled) and translated into Portuguese if needed.
The investment must be maintained for at least five years, during which you hold the residency permit.
Yes, after five years of legal residence (subject to new proposals potentially extending this to 10 years), investors can apply for citizenship, provided other requirements such as language proficiency and no criminal record are met.
Yes, there are ongoing updates including stricter documentary requirements, automatic biometric appointments, and pending nationality law changes extending citizenship residency requirements and introducing civic tests.
Grenada Citizenship Requirements FAQs
Citizenship can be obtained by birth, descent, marriage, naturalization, or through the Citizenship by Investment Program.
- By birth: Born in Grenada to Grenadian parents or under certain conditions.
- By descent: Descendants of Grenadian citizens may qualify.
- By marriage: Spouses of Grenadian citizens may apply after meeting certain criteria.
- By naturalization: Residency requirements and good character assessment apply.
- By investment: Investors make a qualifying financial contribution to Grenada’s economy.
Options typically include a donation to the National Transformation Fund or real estate investment approved by the government.
The minimum donation or investment amount varies, but commonly starts from a specified threshold set by the government.
The process generally takes a few months from submission to approval, depending on the completeness of documents and due diligence.
There are usually no strict residency requirements for citizenship by investment, making it accessible without physical presence but in recent times, big changes are coming to Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs! Caribbean nations are proposing new CBI regulations, including a 30-day residency requirement.
Main applicants can typically include their spouse, children under a certain age, and sometimes dependent parents.
Required documents include identification, proof of funds, police clearance certificates, medical reports, and application forms.
Yes, Grenada permits dual citizenship, allowing citizens to hold multiple nationalities.
Benefits include visa-free travel to over 140 countries, eligibility for the US E-2 Investor Visa, tax advantages, and the ability to live, work, and study in Grenada.
Applicants undergo thorough background checks, including criminal record verification and financial scrutiny to ensure good character.
Fees include government processing fees, due diligence fees, and agent fees, varying by the number of applicants.
Citizenship may be denied for criminal records, false information, financial issues, or failure to meet legal requirements.
The Grenadian passport is usually valid for 5 or 10 years and can be renewed upon expiry.
EB-5 Visa Requirements FAQs
The EB-5 visa is a U.S. immigrant investor program that grants permanent residency (green card) to foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the U.S. and create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
The minimum investment is $1,050,000 in a standard area, or $800,000 if the investment is made in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
Investors can invest directly in a new or existing commercial enterprise or invest through a USCIS-approved Regional Center that pools funds for larger projects. Common sectors include real estate development, hospitality, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
The investment must create or preserve at least 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within a specific time frame.
Documents include passports, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, proof of lawful source of funds, investment documents, job creation evidence, and other forms as required.
Processing times vary: Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition) takes around 2 to 4+ years depending on the case and USCIS workload; after approval, consular processing or adjustment of status can take 6 to 12 months; and the petition to remove conditions (Form I-829) can take 2 to 4 years.
Yes, the primary applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included and obtain permanent residency as derivative beneficiaries.
Investors obtain conditional permanent resident status for two years, after which they must file to remove conditions by demonstrating that the investment requirements and job creation criteria were met to obtain full permanent residency.
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Requirements FAQs
It is a government program that allows individuals to obtain citizenship by making a significant financial contribution to the country. This can be through a donation to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), investment in approved real estate, purchase of an approved private home, or a Public Benefits Option (BPO) contribution. The program has been in place since 1984.
The minimum non-refundable donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund is $250,000 for a single applicant. Real estate investment option is $400,000, depending on the property and government requirements. These properties must be held for a minimum of 5 to 7 years
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- They must pass thorough due diligence checks and have no criminal record.
- Applicants must undergo a medical examination, showing they are free from contagious diseases.
- Applicants must provide proof of financial resources and capability to support themselves and dependents without burdening the country.
The main applicant can include their spouse, children under 18, children aged 18-25 who are full-time students and financially dependent, children over 18 with disabilities, parents over 55 who depend financially on the applicant, and dependent siblings under 30 with no children of their own.
No, St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment has no minimum residency or physical presence requirement. Applicants and their families can live anywhere in the world. However, in recent times, big changes are coming to Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs! Caribbean nations are proposing new CBI regulations, including a 30-day residency requirement.
The processing time typically ranges from four to 15 months after submission of all required documents and successful due diligence checks.
Yes, St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes and allows dual citizenship, so investors can maintain their original nationality along with St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the EU Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more.
- No personal income tax, wealth tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax in St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Ability to live, work, and study in the country.
- Citizenship for the whole family, including dependents.
- A politically stable and safe Caribbean country environment.
Yes, applicants must attend an interview after their application submission as part of security and due diligence protocols. This can be conducted virtually. Dependents aged 16 and over may also be required to attend.
- Commonly required documents include:
- Application forms
- Valid passports and government-issued IDs
- Birth certificates
- Medical reports
- Police clearance certificates
- Financial proof and source of funds documentation
- Marriage certificates (if applicable)
- Real estate or donation receipts depending on the investment route chosen.
Yes, foreign investors can purchase government-approved properties as part of the citizenship program.
The donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund is non-refundable. Real estate investments may have the potential for resale after the required holding period, offering potential profit.
Applicants with visa denials from countries providing visa-free access to St. Kitts and Nevis may face ineligibility. Criminal records or false information may also cause application denial.
Dubai Golden Visa FAQs
The Dubai Golden Visa is a long-term residency program that allows foreign investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, and exceptional talents to live, work, and study in the UAE without the need for a local sponsor. It is typically issued for 5 or 10 years and is renewable.
Eligibility covers several categories, including:
- Real Estate Investors – Minimum investment of AED 2 million in property.
- Entrepreneurs – Owners of startups or projects valued at AED 500,000+ or generating AED 1 million+ in annual revenue.
- Skilled Professionals – Specialists in medicine, engineering, IT, education, science, and related fields with a monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 or more.
- Scientists and Researchers – With advanced degrees and recognition from accredited institutions.
- Exceptional Talents – In arts, culture, sports, technology, or innovation, endorsed by relevant UAE authorities.
- Outstanding Students – High-achieving secondary school and university graduates.
- A minimum of AED 2 million (approx. USD 545,000) in real estate qualifies you for a Golden Visa.
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children (with no age limit), and domestic staff under the same residency scheme.
No. The Golden Visa allows you to reside outside the UAE for extended periods without invalidating your residency status. This flexibility is one of its key advantages.
The approval process typically takes 2–6 weeks, depending on the category and completeness of documentation. After approval, visa stamping and Emirates ID issuance usually take around 7–10 working days.
Yes. Golden Visa holders can work for UAE companies or establish their own businesses without requiring a local sponsor.
Yes they can live and work in other emirates in UAE, and not only in Dubai.