“Citizenship by Investment” (CBI) and “Residence by Investment” (RBI) schemes are offered by many countries, including Canada, Malaysia, and the UAE. They allow foreigners to obtain citizenship and/or temporary/permanent residence rights on the basis of local investments or a flat fee. For instance, the Quebec government offers an immigrant investor program requiring a minimum $800,000 investment in Quebec along with a $1.6 million minimum net worth to receive permanent residency.