The Lim family has been allowed to stay in Australia after Immigration Minister Andrew Giles intervened in their case. Via SBSKorean
The Lim family was ordered to leave Australia because their son’s autism was deemed to be an economic burden.A Cairns family facing deportation over their son’s autism diagnosis has been granted permanent residency after a personal intervention from the immigration minister.
Yoojin Yang, Seongjae’s mother, told SBS Korean that the minister’s intervention came after more than 30,000 people signed an online petition in the family’s favour. Hyunsin, who worked as a restaurant manager and was nominated as a skilled worker, had applied for a RSMS subclass 187 visa. Yoojin said Seongjae's verbal intelligence, cognitive and learning abilities, and social skills declined over the following few years.
In recent months, the parents called on Mr Giles to personally intervene, their last avenue to remain in Australia.To raise awareness of their situation, the Lim family launched an online signature campaign.
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