The document discusses the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program and how it can provide a pathway to obtaining US E-2 visa status. The Grenada CBI program allows individuals to obtain citizenship or permanent residence by investing in Grenada's economy. This includes investment in real estate or approved projects. Obtaining Grenadian citizenship provides benefits like travel to over 100 countries visa-free and eligibility for the US E-2 visa. The E-2 visa allows citizens of qualifying treaty countries to start and operate businesses in the US. It provides benefits like education for children, ability for spouses to work, and potential retirement in the US if the business continues operating. The document promotes this combined Grenada CBI and
1. Pathway to the U.S.A.
2nd Citizenship or 2nd Passport
+
U.S. E-2 Visa Program
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2. An Innovative Solution For
● Chinese families facing retrogression
● Chinese graduates seeking to quickly return to USA
● MENA nationals seeking U.S. opportunities
● Non E-2 Treaty country passport holders
● For Successful Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists
● BRICS passport holders
● Expiring H-1B Holders
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3. Grenada CBI + E-2 Visa Program
Step By Step Explanation
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4. Grenada - Citizenship By Investment
Sponsored By The Government of Grenada
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5. Grenada - C.B.I.
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act of 2013
Making an investment in Grenada allows:
● Individuals & families to obtain citizenship
● Individuals & families to obtain permanent residence
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6. Grenada - C.B.I.
To obtain citizenship or permanent residence
● Make a payment into the National Transformation Fund
or
● Make a payment towards an approved Grenada project
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7. Grenada - C.B.I.
Application Advantages - Part 1
● Low processing fees
● Application to citizenship in about 60 days
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8. Grenada - C.B.I.
Application Advantages - Part 2
● No interview
● No minimum education requirement
● No management experience requirement
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9. Grenada - C.B.I.
Application Advantages - Part 3
● No requirement to reside in Grenada before citizenship granted
● No requirement to reside in Grenada after citizenship is granted
● Well-known, stable and established investment environment
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10. Grenada - C.B.I.
Benefits - Part 1
● Right to live in Grenada, at all times
● Right to work in Grenada, at all times
● Dual Citizenship allowed by Grenada
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11. Grenada - C.B.I.
Benefits - Part 2
● Beaches & Small Towns
● Wildlife Attractions
● Marine Life
● National Parks
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12. Grenada - C.B.I.
Benefits - Part 3
● No Foreign Income Tax
● No Wealth Tax
● No Inheritance Tax
● No Capital Gains Tax
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13. Grenada - C.B.I.
Benefits - Part 4
● Travel to over 100 countries without visa
● Travel to UK without a visa
● Travel to E.U. without a visa
● Eligible for US E-2 visa
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14. Grenada - C.B.I.
CBI Costs
● Real estate purchase / investment $350,000 (USD)
● Government Fee $50,000 (USD)
● Due Diligence Fee $5,000 (USD)
● Processing Fees $5,000 (USD)
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16. C.B.I Program
Visit The
Grenada Government Website
http://www.cbi.gov.gd/grenada-citizenship/
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17. The U.S. E-2 Visa Program
Step By Step Explanation
18. The E-2 Visa
Opens The Door To:
● Education
● Business & Investment Opportunities
● Travel & Leisure
● Retirement Lifestyle
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19. Trader and Investor Visa
● Promotes economic ties between treaty countries
● Creates positive economic impact in the U.S.
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20. E-2 Visa Holders
● Investor in a U.S. business receives an E-2 visa
● Spouse and dependent children receive E-2 visa
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21. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 1
● Investment - Approximately $150,000
● No minimum number of employees
● No limits on the size or type of business
● Flexibility on how the investment funds are spent
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22. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 2
● Must be a real and active enterprise
● Must not be a passive investment ( Real Estate )
● Not a speculative investment ( Stock Market )
● For-profit ventures only
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23. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 3
● Must be viable Business will grow / survive
● Must provide economic benefit
Personal income for the investor
Jobs for US employees
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24. E-2 Visa Rules - Part 4
● E-2 holder must develop and direct the enterprise
● E-2 holder NOT required to work in the business
● E-2 holder must have controlling ownership interest
50% or greater ownership
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25. E-2 Visa Benefits
Education for Children Under 21
No F-1 Visa Needed
● Public School Free
● Private School
● College - U.S. Tuition Rate
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26. E-2 Visa Benefits
Business Opportunities
● Start any type of business in USA
● Provide consulting services
● Operate overseas business from USA
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27. E-2 Visa Benefits
Employment for Spouse of E-2
● Spouse can work in any company
● Spouse can start a business in USA
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28. E-2 Visa Benefits
Employment ( E-2 Visa Holder )
● Can start and own many businesses in USA
● Can provide consulting services
● Can work in E-2 business
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29. E-2 Visa Benefits
Travel
● E-2 holder can travel freely inside US
● E-2 holder can exit & and enter US any time
● E-2 holder can remain overseas
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30. E-2 Visa Benefits
Retirement (E-2 Visa Holder + Spouse)
● Can live in USA if E-2 business is operating
● Can travel in USA and overseas
● Can work in E-2 business
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31. E-2 Visa Benefits
Real Estate Activities
● Can own and manage real estate
● Can invest in real estate
● Can buy, fix and sell real estate
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32. E-2 Visa Benefits
Taxes
● E-2 holder can avoid tax on non-US profits
● E-2 holder can exit US and remain abroad
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33. The E-2 Visa - Summary
● Short processing time - 90 to 120 days
● Up to 5 year duration + unlimited renewals
● Unrestricted entry and exit
● Spouse and unmarried children under 21
● Spouse can seek employment
● Children can attend public schools
● No minimum stay in USA
34. The E-2 Visa
● Can own and operate multiple businesses
● Can purchase and manage real estate
● Unrestricted travel within the USA
● Children can attend colleges at US tuition
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