Press Release Summary: Below is a template for a letter to the Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, appealing that he use his discretionary power to allow Sheikh to stay in the country.
Press Release Body: The Hon. Chris Evans Minister for Immigration & Citizenship Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Minister,
RE: SHEIKH DR.MANSOUR LEGHAEI
I/We write this letter in regards to the immigration case of Sheik Mansour Leghaei, which had not been resolved over the last 11 years (his application having been lodged on the 1st November 1996).
As an Australian resident/citizen/Australian residents/citizens I am/we are concerned about the manner in which Dr. Legghaei's case had been dealt with and the process adopted. As a person/persons who knows/know him personally/know of him and have witnessed his service and contribution to Australian community we request you to look into the case again and give him a fair hearing and a reasonable consideration of his case.
Further more we place before you our trust in Dr. Leghaei as a person who has worked towards peace, inter-religious harmony and settlement of new migrants with Australian values into the community, and do not consider him as a person who would cause any threat or disadvantage to the Australian community. On the contrary the Leghaei family had been well loved and accepted by all al who have into contact with them.
Thanking you for a favorable response to gain permanent residence
Yours Faithfully/Sincerely,
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Web Site: http://savethesheikh.com
Contact Details: Father Dave Holy Trinity Church, Dulwich Hill Tel: 02-9569-1255 Fax: 02-9569-1220 Email: dave@fatherdave.org 11 Herbert Street, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203