It is very important for prospective clients who are interested in any citizenship and residence planning to clearly understand the short abbreviations frequently used in the investment migration industry. These short terms are widely used by Governments, news sites, law firms, real estate developers, etc. A clear understanding of terms will avoid any confusion and will help to communicate clearly.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
- CBI – Citizenship by Investment
- CIP – Citizenship by Investment Program
- CIU – Citizenship by Investment Unit
- DCBIP – Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program
- IIP – Individual Investor Program of Malta
- MIIPA – Malta Individual Investor Program Agency
- MCBI – Moldova Citizenship by Investment
- TCBI – Turkey Citizenship by Investment
- SKN – Saint Kitts and Nevis
- ECP – Economic Citizenship Programs
- CRBI – Citizenship and Residence by Investment
- RCBI – Residence and Citizenship by Investment
- IM – Investment Migration
- DD – Due Diligence
- PEP – Politically Exposed Person
- HNWI – High Net worth Individual (above $1m) according to Wikipedia
- UHNWI – Ultra High Net Worth Individual (above $30m) according to Wikipedia
GOLDEN VISAS
- GV – Golden Visa
- RBI – Residence by Investment
- IIP – Immigrant Investor Program
- QIIP – Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
- PGV – Portugal Golden Visa
- TCN – Third Country National
RP – Residence Permit
- TRP – Temporary Residence Permit
- PRP – Permanent Residence Permit
- PR – Permanent Resident
- EDD – Enhanced Due Diligence
- IV – Investor Visas
- ILR – Indefinite Leave to Remain (UK)
- EB5 – Employment based fifth preference (United States)
- SIV – Significant Investor Visa (SIV)
- E2 – Non-immigrant Treaty Investor Visa (United States)