Citizenship & Residency by Investment: Program Comparison

U.S. programs compared against Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica CBI schemes  ·  As of March 2026

Antigua &
Barbuda
Dominica Trump
Gold Card
Trump
Platinum Card
Trump Corporate
Gold Card
EB-5
Investment Amount
Real Estate $400,000 $200,000
Business / Fund
  • $1,500,000 (business)
  • $240,000 (Nat'l Dev. Fund)
  • $260,000 (UWI Fund)
$200,000 (Econ. Diversification Fund)
Gift to Treasury $1,000,000 per applicant (incl. dependents) $5,000,000 per applicant $2,000,000 per position
Job-Creating Investment
  • $800,000 (rural / high-unemployment area)
  • $1,050,000 (all other areas)
  • + 10 permanent full-time jobs required
Result
Immigration Outcome Citizenship Citizenship EB-1 or EB-2 visa → Permanent Residence → Citizenship Up to 270 days/year in U.S. — no permanent residence, no citizenship path EB-1 or EB-2 visa → Permanent Residence → Citizenship EB-5 visa → Permanent Residence → Citizenship
Tax Obligations
Tax Treatment No tax on worldwide income, inheritance, capital gains, or investment returns Personal tax only if residing in Dominica; no wealth, gift, foreign income, or capital gains tax Subject to U.S. tax, including on non-U.S. income No tax on non-U.S. income Subject to U.S. tax, including on non-U.S. income Subject to U.S. tax, including on non-U.S. income
Residency Requirements
Residency 5 days within 5 calendar years of receiving passport None Must reside in U.S. at least half-time for 5 years (no single absence over 1 year) to apply for Green Card Up to 270 days/year; no permanent residency requirement Must reside in U.S. at least half-time for 5 years (no single absence over 1 year) to apply for Green Card Must reside in U.S. at least half-time for 5 years (no single absence over 1 year) to apply for Green Card
Restricted Nationals
Excluded Countries Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan Belarus, Russia, Yemen, North Korea, Sudan, Northern Iraq/Kurdistan (Erbil, Amedi, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Lalish, Raniya, Soran, Sulaymaniyah, Zakho) See current travel ban list See current travel ban list See current travel ban list See current travel ban list
Key Fees
Processing & Due Diligence
  • $30,000 processing (family of 1–4)
  • $7,500 due diligence / adult
  • $2,000–$4,000 / dependent
  • $5,000 processing fee
  • $75,000 govt. fees (real estate)
  • $7,500 due diligence / adult
  • $4,000 / dependent
  • $1,000 interview fee
  • $500 certificate of naturalization
  • Special due diligence fees for Iranians: $25,000 (main applicant); $15,000 (dependents 16–18); $10,000 (dependents 12–15)
  • $15,000 DHS processing fee
  • Small additional DOS fees may apply
  • $15,000 DHS processing fee
  • Small additional DOS fees may apply
  • $15,000 processing / employee
  • 1% annual maintenance fee
  • 5% transfer fee
  • Small additional DOS fees may apply
  • $3,675 petition fee
  • $3,750 conditions removal fee
  • $17,795 regional center designation
  • $17,795 investment approval
  • $3,035 regional center annual statement