Devarshi Deka came to Australia with a dream to study and create a better life before one moment took that all away and left his future in Australia in grave doubt

An international student who came to Australia to make something of himself has been allowed to stay in the country after a suspected seizure left him paralysed.

Devarshi ‘Dev’ Deka, 33, started studying at the University of Tasmania last year, but his exciting new life took a tragic turn last November.

The Indian student was celebrating finding a second job at Salamanca Market on Hobart’s waterfront when he was allegedly attacked by a stranger.

Mr Deka, also known as ‘Dave’ to his Australian friends, was in a coma for several months after suffering spinal cord injury, brain damage and severe eye injuries.

“I came here to study, I dreamed of making something of myself,” Mr Deka said A current case.

Mrs Deka, who is being treated in hospital, is desperate to stay in Australia to receive the medical care he needs.

He faced the risk of being deported back to India if he was not granted permanent residency.

Mr Deka’s family had previously indicated that he would not have access to the medical care he desperately needs in India, as the nearest hospital was 130 km away.

He has finally won his battle to remain in Australia after Department of Home Affairs officials visited him in hospital and gave him the heartwarming news.

Mr. Deka’s eyes filled with tears of joy when he heard that he could stay.

“He looked at me and asked, ‘Is that true?’ and I said, ‘Yes, you are a permanent resident, you know,’” said my good friend Rishabh ‘Rick’ Kaushik.

“He’s just very grateful and he’s grateful to everyone who helped make this happen.”

A GoFundMe was previously set up to help pay Mr Deka’s medical bills and keep his family together in Tasmania, raising over $94,000.

UTAS has also agreed to extend Mr Deka’s accommodation for the duration he requires.

Ms Kaushik said it was an “emotional moment” for her parents, who also burst into tears when they heard of the decision to approve their son’s application.

The Indian international student (pictured centre) has finally won his battle to stay in Australia after the Home Office gave him the heartwarming news in hospital

He said Mr Deka’s life had disappeared in the blink of an eye and the support his friend has received from local people has been overwhelming.

“This is the least we can do for someone who is going through such a difficult time in his life,” Mr Kaushik said.

“I think that’s the Australian mentality because we help our friends and that’s what we’ve done.”

Mr. Deka says his main goal is to be able to walk independently again.

His parents now travel between India and Australia to monitor his progress.

Mr Deka (pictured) says his main goal is to walk independently again. His parents (pictured left and right) will travel between India and Australia to monitor his progress.

Benjamin Dodge Collings, 24, was charged over the alleged attack and appeared in Hobart District Court in June.

He is expected to appear before the Supreme Court later.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Department of Home Affairs for further comment on Mr Deka’s case.