Tearing family apart by refusing visa for daughter.

My friends moved here from America 3 years ago but do not work or receive any benefits from the state because the husband is a Baptist Minister and are therefore supported financially by the American Church. They have 10 children ranging from in 9 months to their 20s but all are home schooled, they make their own clothes or use hand me downs, they grow their own fruit and vegetables and have chickens. They are one of the most loving, caring families I have ever had the pleasure of befriending. They provide a church service to the community, free Harvest Suppers and Christmas dinners, which they all cook. even the children help out.
However, all of their Visas were renewed just before Christmas but they have just been informed that there eldest daughter who is around 20/21 has been denied a Visa and must go back to America but they plan on appealing. The family is devastated that they may lose their daughter and we are also upset because this family remind us of good old fashioned family values. No TV, no violence, no swearing, no alcohol and how to love each other unconditionally. I am so proud to have them as friends. How can a young girl be sent back to fend for herself in another country so far away. The family gave up everything to make a fresh start in this country and are an invaluable part of the community. Please help us keep this loving family together.

Michelle Darbyshire    Contact the author of the petition