Since the Sunday Tasmanian revealed the 13-year-old could be forced to leave Australia by the end of next week, he has been overwhelmed with encouragement.

His lawyer Eugene Alexander said community support and public interest were factors the Immigration Minister would consider if Buddhaholy's bid for a residential visa reached that point.

Yesterday Buddhaholy hurried home from school to tell Buddhist carer Caroline Ho about the support he had received from his fellow Hutchins School students.

"He came running in and told me that his classmates were writing to the Prime Minister and the Immigration Minister to ask for their help,'' she said.

"He was so happy they cared for him so much.''

Ms Ho said Buddhaholy had had a tough life and she just wanted him to be given the opportunity to stay.

"I want him to be able to find peace and have the life of a regular child,'' she said.

Buddhaholy was born in Hobart but became a Canadian citizen when he moved there with his mother at the age of 10.

Months later he was removed from her care and Hobart Jin-Gang-Dhyana leader Master Wang Xin-De, who has known Buddhaholy since birth, became his legal guardian.

Master Wang brought Buddhaholy back to Tasmania in April after Buddhaholy was removed from the Canadian Jin-Gang-Dhyana after social workers feared for his safety.

Since birth Buddhaholy has been considered a reincarnation of Buddha -- he is a high monk and already highly regarded internationally within his religion.

"Our faith is giving us the power to get through this difficult time, and it is because of our faith that we believe that the right decision will be made and Buddhaholy will remain here,'' Master Wang said.

Since arriving back in Tasmania, Buddhaholy has enrolled in year seven at Hutchins and has made many friends.

School principal Warwick Dean said students and teachers were compelled by Buddhaholy's story and were considering how to support him.

"He's had a difficult life, but I think he's a wonderful boy for all the things he's had to confront, '' he said.

Buddhaholy's application for residency was denied earlier this month. He was then granted a bridging visa which will expire on October 3.

It is expected an interim visa will be granted until the appeal process is complete.

Mr Alexander said the appeal process would take up to three months.

He holds little hope that the appeal will be successful and said the best chance for Buddhaholy to remain in Australia lay with the Immigration Minister.

Caption: 1) FAITH IN THE FUTURE: Thirteen-year-old Buddhaholy Siu yesterday with, from left, Master Wang Xin-De and Caroline Ho. 2) SAD PLIGHT: The Sunday Tasmanian tells the story.