The Galvao family moved to the North Shore from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a life away from violence about four years ago. Chris McKeen/Stuff The Galvao family are “thrilled” Associate Immigration Minister Phil Twyford has granted Micaela’s visa. Chris McKeen/Stuff Micaela Galvao was diagnosed with autism when she was 3. The Galvao family were also grateful for the 6500 people who had signed an online petition about their situation. Micaela had been asking for a puppy for some time and, because of the uncertainty around her visa, Galvao had not been able to get her one.

Source: Stuff August 12, 2021 05:01 UTC