UK immigration may deport ear surgery girl before treatment
July 01 2010 by Liam Clifford
A teenager from Trinidad who is living in the UK with her new foster parents, may be deported before she is able to have important surgery.
Kade Romain is
being given the chance to have her poorly-formed ears operated on by a leading
private hospital in Scotland. The hospital has waived the usual £50,000 cost of
the operation.
Romain was raised in a children’s home and has now been
fostered by high-profile Scottish couple, Derek and Robina Addison, who are
paying for the £10,000 hearing aid implants that will change her
life.
However, when the couple brought Kade to Scotland for her
treatment, they were mislead about her need for a UK visa. Derek Addison,
explained, “I was assured that all the paperwork was in order. I spoke to
immigration and they said she didn't need a visa. But we were misled and we now
know she needs a medical visa.”
She is now being told by UK immigration officials that she will have to return to Trinidad and apply for the correct
type of UK visa, or return and apply for re-entry. However, her foster parents
aren’t keen on this option as she has settled in well to her new home. In
addition, doctors need at least 18 months to complete her treatment, which is
likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the girl.
Mr and Mrs
Addison are now appealing to the Home Office. Robina Addison said, "I don't want
to argue with the Home Office, I just want them to agree that this kid can get
this magnificent chance."
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