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?