Australia’s immigration department has overturned a “heartless” decision that left a Sydney teen who has autism facing imminent deportation. The decision triggered outrage and was called “appalling and heartless” by autism awareness advocates. “My full-time position as a [doctor] allows me to financially support my family without assistance from the Australian state,” she explained online. “Deportation would tear our family apart.”Haque’s children have a very close relationship with their family members in Australia, she added. In granting Bhuijan permanent residency, Hawke said cases like hers are “always complex.” He is reportedly working toward granting the same status to Haque and her son.

Source: Huffington Post February 24, 2017 22:52 UTC