Antigua & Barbuda is an island nation in the Caribbean basin. The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program was established in 2013. This allows the government to operate a program under which citizenship is granted to persons who qualify under criteria set by parliamentary decision. The Citizenship by Investment Unit was established by the Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda and is responsible for processing all applications by applicants and their family. The CBI Program requires a person to make an economic contribution to the country. Subject to stringent application procedures, the applicants and their families are granted citizenship.