Filipino family in Canberra appeals for permanent residency

A Filipino family in Canberra is appealing for residency after a failed attempt in their permanent residency application 2015

The Jestingor Family applied for permanent residency in 2015 but was refused due to Patricia’s medical condition. Source: Joey Jestingor

Highlights

• Their youngest child, Patricia was not included in the application because of her medical condition. She was diagnosed with autism and a retina disease that leads to blindness
• An appeal was submitted to the Office of the Minister of Home Affairs
• Rolando Condat, Pastor at the Hope Christian Church Queanbeyan has launced a petition for the Jestingor family

Husband and wife Joey and Rizalina along with their two chidlren Ysabella and Gabriel are waiting for the result of their 482 visa application.

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