Processing Time: 18 – 24 months

Family Dependents: Spouse and children under 21 years old

Visa-free Travel: Once citizenship is granted

Overview: The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is designed for talented entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada and start and develop innovative business ideas.

Visa Application Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations and unmarried siblings of the main applicant

Visa-Free Travel: 143 countries, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the European Schengen Area

Overview: The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2013, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 3 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 146 countries without a visa, including the Schengen Area of Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and many other countries

Overview: The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2015, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports in just 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 4 generations

Visa-free Travel: 151 countries: United Kingdom (6 months), Australia, 27 Schengen countries, Hong Kong, Macau and many other countries around the world

Overview: The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in late 2013, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports in just 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 156 countries including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Schengen Area of Europe

Overview: The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program has been in operation since 1984, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 140 countries including the Schengen Area, Hong Kong and Singapore

Overview: The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program was officially launched in 1993, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 3 – 5 years

Family Dependents: Spouse, unmarried children under 21 years old

Visa-Free Travel: Upon obtaining U.S. citizenship

Overview: The EB-2 program is a program established by the U.S. Congress to attract highly qualified talent or exceptional abilities in the fields of science, the arts, and business. Applicants, their spouses, and children under the age of 21 will receive a green card to live, work, and enjoy the same benefits as permanent residents in the United States.