RegDwight

Do you know if the citizenship certificate is given on the same day or after the ceremony?

Well, so I called DIAC first and asked them for information. The operator told me it was strange that I had waited over 6 months and then called my local council. He then got back to me to say there were some delays with Stonnington. It's looking like 21st November will be the the date. If I had called earlier they could probably have bumped me up (my guess). To be fair, I did re-locate and I think that muddled up their system somewhere.

Thanks dmjg. I'll give my local council (Stonnington) a call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze out any info from them. In either case two weeks prior seems like a really short notice period on their part just in case someone couldn't make the ceremony - then they would have to reschedule and wait another 3 months?

How would I know which my nominated shire is? Are you referring to the local council I am part of? I went to their website, and it suggested that I contact DIAC.

Hello, I'm starting this thread because couldn't find enough information on citizenship ceremonies and dates. I'm hoping someone here on the forums might be able to assist. I applied for my citizenship in March, sat the test and received an approval by late April. It is now October and almost 6 months later and I have not received any new information. I'm concerned as the letter I received from DIAC said I must attend a ceremony within 12 months - it's not that I don't want, I just haven't been advised when:err: Does any have information on this. I'm in Melbourne and applied at CBD office. Cheers

I received my approval letter in late April and 6 months later I'm still waiting for DIAC to contact me regarding a ceremony date. What should I do?

Hi Karen, I have all my documents now for my citizenship application except for my Birth Certificate which I have to obtain from overseas. I'd like to know if you submitted your birth certificates and if the originals were sighted at the appointment. Cheers and appreciate any help you can offer, RD

For a citizenship application, do I have to provide the birth certificate? I have never changed my name and it is the same as the one in my passport.

Hello PIOers, I am looking to get started with something small so I was wading through IT support/admin jobs and found out the median is $55,000 per annum. Is this rate after or before tax and if it is before being taxed, how much do you think I'll be able to take home? Thx for any help you may offer.

Hello, I applied for a 485 in February 2010. It never came and my 885 was granted straightaway. Not sure what's going on with the 485s, it just seems the COs have been told to focus on processing the 885s as there was a huge backlog of those starting from 2008. Anyway, that was a waste of about $260.

So what happens in the 5th year? Does it renew automatically?

Why would anyone want to bring junky old appliances - pay freight, clear customs, wait for months - especially all the way from another continent? Sheesh. Just buy brand new. You want to start a new life with relics from your former selves. Can't believe this even being asked.