(1) Where an application for citizenship by investment has been denied, that applicant may, in writing, request a review by the Minister.
(2) A request for a review —
(a) must be in writing, addressed to the Minister and submitted through the Unit;
(b) must be submitted within 60 days of a letter of denial being issued by the Board;
(c) may not seek to introduce new information or documents;
(d) must show one or more of the following grounds for seeking a review —
(i) incorrect application of the law,
(ii) that the Unit either considered irrelevant matters or failed to consider relevant matters in making a decision not to recommend the applicant to the Board,
(iii) irregularities at the decision-making stage,
(iv) that the Board did not have evidence to support its findings against the applicant.
(3) The Minister shall consider the request within 21 days of receipt and notify the applicant in writing of his or her decision to grant or deny the request for review in accordance with subsection (2)(d).
(4) Where the Minister grants the request for review he or she may co-opt additional persons with expert knowledge or experience to provide necessary advice.
(5) The Minister may request the applicant to —
(a) provide further information or explanations;
(b) appear in person to be interviewed.
(6) Subject to subsection (7), an interview will normally be conducted in Saint Lucia.
(7) At the request of the applicant and where considered by the Minister to be appropriate, provision may be made for the interview to be conducted elsewhere at the expense of the applicant.
(8) Within 60 days of the grant of the request under subsection (3), the Minister shall consider the application and as he or she considers appropriate approve or deny the application for citizenship by investment. (Amended by Act 12 of 2019)