Client story
Client background
Where they started
An applicant from the Middle East was largely responsible for his younger brother and, upon obtaining Saint Lucia citizenship, wanted his brother to receive the same status and mobility. For him, this was a matter of responsibility for his younger sibling, not a formality.
Why the standard route did not work
Most investment citizenship programs do not include siblings at all - only spouses and children. Saint Lucia is more flexible in this regard: it permits inclusion of the applicant's brother or sister, but only upon strict compliance with specific conditions, which were important to verify in advance.
What BRIDGES had to solve
The conditions for a brother or sister are specific: typically, this refers to a younger brother or sister under 18 years of age, unmarried, without their own children, and with parental or legal guardian consent for inclusion. The applicant's younger brother met these conditions. We confirmed his age and marital status, obtained the necessary consent, and prepared documents for his inclusion in the application on equal terms with the applicant - carefully and in accordance with program rules.
Why a standard answer would not do
At BRIDGES, the applicant came to accomplish this: include his younger brother in Saint Lucia citizenship while meeting all conditions, so that the person he is responsible for would have the same status.
I largely serve as a parent figure to my younger brother and could not obtain my passport while leaving him behind. I thought his inclusion was not possible, as with most programs. Anna explained that Saint Lucia permits a brother under specific conditions: under 18, unmarried, without children, with parental consent. My brother met these criteria - we confirmed his age, obtained consent, and included him in the application. Now we both have the same status. For me, it was about caring for my younger brother, and it is good that the program allows this if everything is done correctly.
