Launceston family of Cesar Penuela and Claudia Castillo overjoyed to receive permanent residency after visa fight

Cesar Penuela and Claudia Castillo have dreamt of raising their daughters, Janah and Maria, in Australia. ((Supplied))

The immigration minister has intervened to grant a Launceston family permanent residency, ending months of uncertainty after they were told last year that they could not stay in Australia.

Cesar Penuela and Claudia Castillo have lived in Australia for 13 years, the past five in Launceston, and had been working towards permanent residency through the regional employer sponsorship pathway.