Our plea arises from the heart of domestic life, where the unexpected clash of immigration legislation with our personal circumstances has left us facing a personal crisis. As an Australian citizen residing in Darwin, Northern Territory, and my partner, a Chinese national with permanent residency status, we are deeply affected by an unfair decision. Immigration has refused four visa applications of my parent-in-laws (Fang & Yu)– an act we argue is for no justifiable reason.

Our story is simple. We wished to have her parents, citizens of China, to join us in Australia for our wedding. As their youngest daughter, my partner holds a special place in her parents' hearts and her wedding is an event of immense importance to them. This will be the only chance for my in-laws have to meet my father also, as he is suffering from dementia and unable to travel. Regrettably, they have been denied this privilege. 

Four applications were submitted, each with evidence correcting the previous application reason for rejecting. All four were denied.
Firstly immigration stated that they did not have the financial capacity, however, my partner and I were sponsoring their visa and evidence of their finances (approx. $120,000 AUD) was supplied, neutralizing this point. They further claimed lacking evidence that my in-laws would return to China. Yet, two other daughters, a grandchild, and a mother (who is a dependent) remain in China aswell as many brothers and sisters, that mostly live in or close to my in-laws village, surely providing sufficient ties to their homeland. Immigration goes on to claim that any of my parent-in-laws assets (house;farm land & vehicles) can easily be sold whilst they are in Australia.

Last reason cited was their lack of previous overseas travel, which incorrectly presumes an intent to infringe on visa conditions, without taking into account the unique and unprecedented occasion of their travel - their daughter's wedding!

Their intended visit has the singular purpose of attending our wedding, with no other desire to remain in Australia. It feels immensely unfair that they are being denied the joy of seeing their daughter walk down the aisle on her wedding day. We urge for a reconsideration and reversal of the refusal of my in-law's visa. Their presence means more than words can describe and their absence will leave a hole in our celebrations that cannot be filled. Your support in signing this petition will push for a positive change in our lives. Thank you.