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. 

On 06/11/2019 at 23:07, seamyb85 said:

all we have is bank statements showing salary being credited from the employer

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. 

On 01/11/2019 at 15:53, Rvee said:

Hi friends 

just saw on immi account citizenship has been approved.

application lodged 10/08/2019

letter for test got on 21/10/2019 test  was on 21/02/2020

changed same day to 23/10/2019

application approved 01/11/2019

Melbourne hume council ceremony ..... waiting 

 

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:

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Cheers

Shaun

3 hours ago, Rvee said:

Hi millski88

congratulations 

i hv 1 qstion ?

did u get any notification from immi ? Once u get application approved?

or it just automatically changed on immi account ? 

thanks.

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

2 hours ago, millski88 said:

Want to preface this with the fact that we have been *incredibly* lucky on our visa/migration journey in regards to turnaround times. I definitely did not expect this timeline or take this for granted.

But, this morning my citizenship flipped over to Approved too, after the OH's has end of last week. We're on the last straight!

 

 

Congratulations - its a great feeling

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

Came to Australia in 2015 on a 457 Visa and then gained permanent residency (189) in 2016. 

 

Date applied - 14/06/2019

City/Council area - Whyalla, South Australia

Online / Paper - Online

Date received the acknowledgement email - 14/06/2019

Email received 16/07/2019 with date for citizenship test 

Date of the Citizenship Test - 28/08/2019 

Date of approval on immi site   - 09/10/2019

Date of ceremony - 12/11/2019

Type of ceremony - Private 

On 24/10/2019 at 09:26, Rvee said:

HI FRIENDS

Date of Application: August 10 2019

citizenship Test invitation date: Oct  21 2019

Test Date : 21 Feb 2020

Changed Test Date: 23 OCT 2019

Test passed but still shows in immi account RECEIVED 

anyone knows why ?

thanks

Ceremony Date: waiting

 

 

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. 

On 21/08/2019 at 13:05, shaundennis said:

Just sharing my timeline - Citizenship test next Wednesday

Came to Australia in 2015 on a 457 Visa and then gained permanent residency (189) in 2016. 

 

Date applied - 14/06/2019

City/Council area - Whyalla, South Australia

Online / Paper - Online

Date received the acknowledgement email - 14/06/2019

Email received 16/07/2019 with date for citizenship test 

Date of the Citizenship Test - 28/08/2019 

Date of approval on immi site   - TBA

Date of ceremony - TBA

Type of ceremony - TBA

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. 

3 hours ago, syd2016 said:

Dear All, 

Can anyone guide me where exactly to find the list of documents to be ready with for the citizenship application. The link below just mentions to be ready with documents but doesn't mention which documents exactly. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#HowTo

I will be eligible to apply in Nov 2019. Appreciate your help in advance.

Thanks!

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. 

5 hours ago, jamiew said:

Thanks - wonder why they don't just stick to email! Is there any chance that you have a list of documents that are required for the application, along with any tips? I'm currently on PR 186 visa (just a single applicant)... I hear you have to state every holiday you've been on since the age of 18 which is slightly daunting. 

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. 

6 minutes ago, jamiew said:

Hi - any idea if there is any post involved in the citizenship process (from application through to ceremony) - just wondering as i think i'll be moving shortly after submitting my application and don't really want it to be delayed if post goes to my old address? Thanks!!

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

14 hours ago, imthedave said:

 

I’M APPROVED!


Applied online: 22/03/2019
Test invite: 24/06/2019
Test appointment date: 13/09/2019 (for both wife and I at same time as I linked the applications)
Test taken: 13/09/2019 @ 3.30pm in Melbourne CBD. 
Both passed 100%. I went first, wife went about 10 mins after.

Wife and Daughter approved immediately: 13/09/2019

Me approved: 30/09/2019


After all the crap we went through with my initial 457 and then PR with the government changing the goal posts for eligibility, age etc, to say I’m ecstatic would be an understatement!!

 

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.