Obtaining citizenship and residence permit of the UK, USA, Malta, Cyprus and other countries

For several years, Smapse has been providing services in the field of obtaining a residence permit in the USA, Great Britain, Europe, and the Caribbean. The company consults on immigration issues for individuals and corporate clients — our specialists have extensive experience in obtaining residence permits or citizenship for foreigners. We comprehensively approach immigration issues - from filing applications to selecting real estate options and investment projects. Our customers are guaranteed to receive timely, qualified and confidential services.

Smapse consultants will introduce you to the immigration policy of the selected country, the rules for submitting visa documents, and obtaining a second citizenship. These issues require a thorough approach, consultations of qualified lawyers specializing in immigration law, citizenship programs for investments, corporate immigration. Our specialists are distinguished by a deep knowledge of international law, the features of its application, extensive practical experience, compliance with the economic benefits of the client and an individual approach.

Residence permit in the USA for investments, immigration to the USA through the investment program EB-5

Popular requests are obtaining a residence permit in the United States, immigration through the investment program EB-5. EB-5 is a program of the US government focused on attracting foreign investment: it was launched in 1990 to develop the country's economy thanks to the infusion of foreign investors, providing them with the opportunity to obtain a residence permit (Green Card), and later US citizenship.

Requirements for participants in EB-5 are the following:

• Registration of own company
• Investment from $ 900,000 into your own project or a project of the Regional Center (investments are returned)
• Creation of 10 jobs.

Investor Requirements include:

• No criminal record
• Confirmation of the legality of obtaining finance.

According to the rules of the EB-5 program, an investor can receive a Green Card for himself, his family (husband or wife, children under 21 years old, unmarried).

Green Card Benefits include:

• Ability to stay in the United States any amount of time, lack of visa control
• Opportunity to attend public schools for free
• More likely to enter a prestigious American university, get a well-paid job
• It is more likely to receive a scholarship or some other form of financial assistance, the cost of education for residents can also differ significantly from what foreign students pay.

Options for participating in EB-5 may be the following:

• Making a Green Card for yourself and your family
• Obtaining the status for only one parent and children (the second parent can be issued later if desired, this reduces the tax burden)
• Green Card is only for children: they get the right to study, work in the USA, live in the country.

Smapse provides the following services for EB-5 members:

• Clarification of the fundamentals of the investment program, conditions, requirements for participants
• Consultations of professional lawyers licensed for work in the USA (application approval rate - 100%)
• Developing personal algorithm for participation in EB-5, taking into account opportunities, wishes
• Offering 3-4 projects for investing funds (we work only with those Centers that have a large portfolio of projects, guarantee a full return on financial investments)
• Help with the preparing a package of documents
• Control of obtaining a Green Card before the refund stage.

Residence permit, immigration to the UK, Malta, Cyprus

Smapse offers services for issuing, extending visas, applying for permanent residence, and preparing applications for immigration to Europe for individuals and companies. For individuals wishing to obtain a residence permit or UK citizenship, Smapse helps to apply for various types of visas:

• Tier 1 Investor
• Tier 1 Entrepreneur
• Tier 2 Work Permit.

Our experts will tell you where it is easier to obtain citizenship in Europe when buying real estate: they will select options for acquiring real estate in the UK, Malta and Cyprus, suitable for investment, registration of citizenship. You will learn how to complete a purchase and sale transaction, what are the conditions for mortgage lending, and lease options.

Clients will learn how to maintain and increase capital when changing their place of residence and citizenship, how to maintain financial savings, and transfer their business abroad.

Smapse consultants will help you navigate the new system of taxation, financial reporting, clarify for you the benefits of the immigration program of the selected country, the minimum amount of financial investment, the timing of the deposit, the time for processing the application (up to 6 months).

Residence permit in France, residence permit on a visitor «Guest»

Obtaining a residence permit in France requires confirmation of family ties with French citizens or those who have long lived in the country legally.

List of documents for applicants for a residence permit in France on a Visa visitor includes:

• Valid passport
• Passport
• Birth certificate, marriage, etc.
• Confirmation of residence in France: rental agreement, certificate of ownership
• Documents confirming a stable income, a sufficient amount of money on the bank account
• Medical insurance
• Optional: motivation letter, application form of the embassy.

Documents are drawn up to strict standards, translated into French and are notarized.

The full process of obtaining a residence permit on a Guest visa in France is divided into 2 parts:

1. In home country: a candidate submits an application to the Consulate of France, obtains a national visa for 3 months.
2. In France: submitting a package of documents to the immigration service, providing biometric data, paying a fee.

Residence permit in Spain without the right to work

A residence permit in Spain without the right to work is granted to the following applicants:

• Citizens of countries who have confirmed a high level of income who conduct entrepreneurial activity
• Candidates with high level of prosperity (having a legal source of origin)
• Applicants working remotely and able to confirm the source of income 
• Pensioners with sufficient savings for living in Spain.

Conditions for obtaining a residence permit without the right to work include:

• Availability of property or real estate
• Officially confirmed financial assets (bank statement in Spain, lease agreement, tax return)
• No visa violations
• Income level - from 2130 €
• No dangerous diseases
• No criminal record
• Translated and officially certified documents.

Residence permit in Italy

The process of obtaining a residence permit in Italy (Permesso di soggiorno) is conducted in Italy. There are several types of this document:

• Residence permit for the period of seasonal work (valid for 6-9 months)
• Residence permit for studies or temporary residence (up to a year)
• Residence permit for moving to a family, work, business, buying real estate, working under a contract (up to 2 years).

The choice of type of residence permit depends on the purpose of staying in the country:

• Family Reunion
• Study, internship, advanced education
• Scientific activities, research, official employment, seasonal work
• Entrepreneurship, business, real estate purchase
• Relocation for permanent residence (suitable for people with a high level of income, able to confirm the legality of funding sources, purchase real estate, receive passive income).

Residence permit in Italy can be transferred to permanent residence (permanent residence permit) - in this case, applicants must:

For several years, Smapse has been providing services in the field of obtaining a residence permit in the USA, Great Britain, Europe, and the Caribbean. The company consults on immigration issues for individuals and corporate clients - our specialists have extensive experience in obtaining residence permits or citizenship for foreigners. We comprehensively approach immigration issues - from filing applications to selecting real estate options and investment projects. Our customers are guaranteed to receive timely, qualified and confidential services.

Smapse consultants will introduce you to the immigration policy of the selected country, the rules for submitting visa documents, obtaining a second citizenship. These issues require a thorough approach, consultations of qualified lawyers specializing in immigration law, citizenship programs for investments, corporate immigration. Our specialists are distinguished by a deep knowledge of international law, the features of its application, extensive practical experience, compliance with the economic benefits of the client and an individual approach.

Immigration, residence permit in the Caribbean

Smapse offers assistance in obtaining citizenship and the Caribbean. Our experts will help you understand the intricacies of each country’s immigration program: how long it takes to process applications (average term - 3-4 months), what kind of property and how long it takes to purchase, the amount of contributions to charity, which family members have the right to submit an application with the applicant. We help with the registration of citizenship of such countries as:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Grenada
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Dominica
• Saint Lucia.

What types of residency we help to apply for: