Engineer denied residency due to son’s autism sparks debate

Summarised by Centrist

Hung Tran, a skilled structural engineer who earthquake-proofed Auckland’s Chief Post Office, had his residency application rejected because his son, Khoi, 8, has autism. Immigration New Zealand deemed Khoi’s condition a burden on health and education services, despite his physical health and independence.

Tran, passionate about seismic safety, plans to appeal, saying, “We have a lot to contribute to this country.”

Read more over at The NZ Herald

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