shaundennis

It seems as if different councils have different processes for ceremony our local council organised a private ceremony within about two weeks. Probably because it's a regional council. Quite informal in the council offices, with the major saying our pledge in front of the queen, all done in about 10 minutes. But soo pleased the process is over now. Good luck everyone. Afterwards our council asked of we wouldn't mind being interviewed, see it below: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1206368852894121&id=167528130111537 Cheers Shaun

While the ceremony is a formal process it is a family experience and guests are encouraged to celebrate the moment. So you will have no problems. However, for ultimate reassurance I would visit or call your local council office and ask them directly.

1) If it is just a hypothetical for now and you haven't actually started making plans or booked anything there is no need to mention it. You have to be present in Australia for approval to be granted. 2) From my layperson understanding super does not constitute a substantial link to Australia. But i may be wrong. My advice would be wait until you have citizenship then look to move - at least then you have your citizenship. The applications at the moment are being processed quite quickly.

This is what you need - HR may not have salary records but they should be able to give you a statement of employment or if they can't an ex manager - saying something like. person x worked here from xxx-xxx and their salary was xxxx That with the bank statement should work.

Congratulations - just the last hurdle now!

You could also secure employment and have a job offer in hand, if possible.

Thanks KNK, I started investing with Spaceship and I find it is excellent so echo your points above - if anyone wants to try it they have restarted their referral program as per link below: "Hey. Start investing with Spaceship Voyager today! Get $5 in your account when you enter this code S8G4XO8J21 within 14 days of signing up and invest at least $5 in your chosen portfolio within 90 days of signing up. T&Cs apply. Spaceship Voyager issued by Spaceship Capital Ltd AFSL 501605. General advice only. Consider the PDS on our website before making a decision to invest with Spaceship Voyager. http://spaceshipinvest.com.au/refer" Cheers Shaun

You don't get a notification, it just changes automatically then about 10 days later your letter arrives.

Congratulations - its a great feeling

Just updating my timeline - got my citizenship ceremony booked in today . Almost there!!

It will say received until you are approved. So nothing to worry about

Unfortunately not: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/explanation-of-visa-application-charges/refunds

No not at all, it will just be more difficult to get a passport while in the UK i.e. will involve visiting embassy's etc. The process to renew a passport is a lot easier than the application for a new one. It also protects them from any changes in legislation in the future with regards to criteria for citizenship/passports.

You will save your self stress and worry by getting the passports. It makes life easier, these things are always significantly harder to resolve out of the country. The main issue you will have is when you try to return to Australia the Non aus passport won't have a valid visa attached so the airline may not let you board and/or you will have a long anxious wait while they confirm your citizenship. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/traveling-as-a-dual-citizen

I wouldn't leave something as personal and important as the form 80 to a third party, even if the MA fills it in you are responsible for the information contained within it, so personally this is something I'd be doing myself and using the MA to clarify particular questions.

You can also take a different approach and seek employment and sponsorship.

Approved today 117 days from application to approval. Just need to organise a ceremony now.

Really it comes down to is it worth the risk of not declaring. You declare, it's a minor offence and unlikely to affect your application, you don't declare they find out worse case, they assume you deliberately hid the information (and you've ticked a declaration) you don't get your visa. It's ultimately your decision, but make it being aware of the potential consequences.

If you click on the show steps on the right then next to each document expand it does stipulate which specific documents. If those buttons are not working, try a different browser or device. Also after you've applied, your immi account will indicate which documents you need to upload.

You can find a list here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#HowTo If you click on show steps it outlines the documents, however you may not need them all, once you submit you are then able to upload documents and they highlight which documents they want based on your answers in the application. In regards to holidays - just try to be as accurate as you can. If you filled a form 80 for your PR dig that out as you will have answered a similar question.

Yes once your application is approved you get an official letter outlining the approval and giving information regarding your ceremony. However you can update your address via immi account. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/contact-details

Once you've received your new passport you just need to update the details via your Immi account. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/passport-details

Congratulations - I am in a similar situation, my wife was approved last week (3 weeks after test), but I am still waiting. I think it just confirms there is no formula to when they process applications, I think it all depends where you are in the case managers 'pile'. Thankfully, we have no pressing need to get citizenship quickly so taking the view of it'll come through when it comes through. Congratulations again

I know in my recent citizenship application I had to submit then upload the supporting documents after submission. This works in your favour as based on your answers in the application they will indicate the documents you need to upload. However if you want a solid concrete answer give them a call. Cheers

It would be safer to go for November, as all your evidence needs to be in date and valid as per the date of invite, should he get the results post that it will not be valid evidence and the case manager will pick up on it.