Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation – parents claim discrimination

The 6-year-old son of Sonandi and Ruan Geldenhuys is facing deportation from New Zealand due to having Down syndrome, with Immigration Minister Erica Stanford implementing new rules to address strain on the education system from children with learning difficulties. The Geldenhuys family intends to appeal for ministerial intervention, arguing that the policy is discriminatory as Luandre’s younger brother was granted a visa despite not having the genetic condition. Ruan Geldenhuys expressed disappointment in the decision, feeling as though his son is being deemed too burdensome to stay in the country.

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