On July 10, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) signed a memorandum of cooperation establishing a framework for biometric information sharing.
The agreement creates the foundation for exchanging biometric data between the United States and CARICOM member states that operate Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes. Its primary objective is to strengthen security screening and improve the identification of individuals who may pose national security risks or attempt to misuse investment migration programmes.
According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the new framework will enable US and Caribbean authorities to identify potential threats before individuals reach US territory, helping to close a significant gap in the Western Hemisphere’s regional security architecture.
The memorandum also represents another step in expanding security cooperation between the United States and Caribbean governments. It reflects the commitment of participating CBI jurisdictions to align their screening procedures with evolving international standards for immigration security, identity verification and cross-border information sharing.
For investors, the agreement does not change the eligibility requirements or application procedures of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programmes. However, it highlights the continuing trend toward enhanced Due Diligence, greater biometric verification and closer international cooperation among government authorities responsible for investment migration security.
