By the time Thanasi's mum gets a visa, his childhood will be over
Six-year-old Thanasi doesn't know about Australia's immigration policy, he just wants to be with his Kenyan mother.
A six-year-old boy, Thanasi, could lose his mother due to a lengthy visa processing wait time. The family in northern NSW fears the separation will end Thanasi's childhood. Leah Wambui Sore, a Kenyan citizen, moved to Australia to be with her son in January, but her extended tourist visa expires on December 1. She submitted a 143 contributory parent visa application, but it's estimated to take over a decade for assessment.
Her son, born in Kenya and now an Australian citizen, wants her to stay. The department noted family unity is important, but decisions must consider legislative requirements and application costs.
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