millski88

Another article from after the 2017 bill was rejected, posted August 2018, simply stating the Amendment Bill is 'back on the agenda', without much more detail: http://www.ozkiwi2001.org/2018/08/citizenship-changes-back-on-agenda/

Hi all

As many of you will remember, in April 2017 Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton announced their Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill, which then failed to pass with the Senate later the same year. The changes included stricter english language requirements and an increase in PR requirement for citizenship by conferral from 1 year to 4 years.

Although I'm not yet able to vote, I kept a close eye on the election and was reading up on any immigration-related statements made by Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten. The whole subject of changes to citizenship and visa pathways has seemed to quieten down for now, but given the election result i'm wondering where this might be on the coalition government's agenda. 

There's not an awful lot of discussion online regarding this, aside from an SBS article posted in January which summarises the 2017 bill and gives some insight in to the requirements to pass a similar bill in future. 

Would anyone more politically minded than me be willing to share their 2 cents or predictions on whether this is now likely to show it's head again, given the election result? Or is it off the table given their inability to pass it back in 2017.

Tom

16 hours ago, pmckin14 said:

Yes I wasn’t going to be here on the 26th June, so went on the link to change the date and there was an appointments for the 9th May or else later than 26th June. So thought I’d go for it! I have my test tomorrow! Lots of study tonight

Wow that's amazing. What a turnaround time!

21 hours ago, pmckin14 said:

Just got an email with test interview date today even though we only applied in January 2019, super shocked with such a short turnaround.  We are in Adelaide area

Applied: 05 Jan 2019

Test Email- 07/05/2019- proposed test date was 26th June 2019 but I have managed to change this online to 09/05/2019

Approved: TBC

Ceremony Email / Date : TBC

Council: Charles Sturt (SA)

Wow! Hang on, you changed the test date from 26th June to 9th May? or is that a typo?

Tom

6 hours ago, rammygirl said:

No it doesn’t matter which account. Somewhere on the form it asks if you want to link. You will need the reference for both applications to cross reference so start them both and pause and submit when complete. 

Thank you 

32 minutes ago, rammygirl said:

You apply independently and link the applications. You can apply from the same immi account though. I applied for myself, husband and son through my account. They would never have done the applications themselves......

That's awesome, thanks for the info. So it doesn't matter which Immi account you use? I'd rather do them through the same one if that's possible. Also, at what point do you get the option to link them? Thanks!

Hi Citizenship Crew

My fiancee and I are both eligible in a few weeks and I'm just getting organised.

My fiancee has been my de facto partner on both my 457 and 186 visas. This may sounds like a real starter question, but is there any way we can submit citizenship applications together, or do we do this independently now via our individual Immi Online accounts?

I notice when reviewing the paper based form we should be listing each other as 'other associated people' as de facto, but other than that is there any option to lodge a joint application?

It's only a minor detail, we're just used to lodging visa apps together!

Thanks in advance!

Hi all!

I've tried requesting access to the application spreadsheet a few times in the past. 

Anyone know who's in control of allowing access to it?

I used the link below, please let me know if this is wrong!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JYRvi6XH4LKUvdCW5vmCG44U7VG469oZNQeKgceVDO4/edit?ts=589cfc5c#gid=0

Thanks in advance.

Tom

On 24/09/2018 at 11:02, jimmy2621 said:

The new residence requirements for in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 mean that applicants will need:

• four (4) years lawful residence in Australia immediately prior to making an application for Australian citizenship with at least 12 months as a permanent resident, and
• absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the four (4) years prior to application, and no more than ninety (90) days in the 12 month permanent residency period prior to application.

  yes you are right, i just searched and the previous rule has been taken back.

This was a change in law only spoken about (a lot) in the media, but never actually passed in government... thankfully!!!

50 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

Guys and girls. Drum roll please....

I got it..

Yay! Big ups dude.

30 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

Good news alert!

My nomination has been approved this morning. The lawyers acting for my business sent through the approval today. Here are my details:

Marketing Specialist

186 TRT

Nom applied: 12/6/17

Visa applied: 24/6/17

Low Risk

1 person

Large company (9000 employees)

No documents requested

 

I had an inkling! Congrats mate.

2 hours ago, bobobz said:

oh my God.. i put my hats off to you mate! this is one of the most interesting, informative post on this forum so far besides all of the grants. hopefully we will get it soon mate. I always try to believe that every night before I sleep that I will receive the golden email the next day, except on Friday and Saturday night and the night before public holiday. ha ha.. I guess you will be getting one soon for the fact that someone granted recently for Aug, Oct 2017 application for marketing and you are on June even, whilst I havent seen any chefs recently. oh man, i will be getting as drunk as I could literally once i get the golden email. I cant wait to get drunk.

I've cracked the posh bottle of scotch i got bought for my 30th birthday haha.

Parkesy it has to be any day now!!!

18 minutes ago, Speedbird73 said:

Mine was still received but in my message section there was the grant letter and it only change to Finallised the next day

It's 'Finalised' again now that I check

18 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

Hey @millski88 did you see the status change or get the email first? I want to envision mine coming through!

I got two immi grant notification emails with attachments, one for me and one for my partner. I presume because of this my partner doesn't know yet (hehe) so I'm planning on surprising her with it as soon as I knock off today!

Funnily enough my status in immi online did change to 'Finalised' but then changed back to Received... I think it's being processed through the database for the site, as the grant letters appear next to the status of 'Received'... weird.

22 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

HOLY SH1T!!! I can't believe it neither!! Thats insane mate. so happy for you! Jealous as a duck but still very happy for you!!!! Hahaha

Thanks mate! I do feel for you sitting there still from June but it's looking like they're really ploughing through marketing now, could be any moment!!

Can't believe i'm saying this:

I got my golden emails! Just now about 20 minutes ago...

186 TRT

Occupation: Marketing Specialist

LR Country

Number of applicants: 2

Nomination applied: 11th October 2017

Visa applied: 24th October 2017

[Nothing further requested. No contact made.]

Nomination and Visa granted: 14th June 2018

Still can't quite believe it, i'm in shock!

Good luck everyone. I know so many of you have been waiting a lot longer than me.

1 hour ago, W4V said:

do you have number or website link for contact?

I'll inbox you

1 minute ago, millski88 said:

That seems like an awful lot.

There's an awesome immigration lawyer in Melbourne and you can pay for phone calls with her, 200 bucks for 30 minutes.

I've spoken to her a few times and the advice is always spot on, a lot of inside knowledge and guidance you won't get anywhere else.

30 minutes it a lot longer than it sounds too, so long as you're properly prepared and prioritised with what you're asking.

She used to offer 15 minutes for $120 or something around that, which it what i went for, but i notice that option has recently dropped off the website.

16 hours ago, W4V said:

lawyers consultation usually they will charge you around $500 to $600 for simple advice

That seems like an awful lot.

There's an awesome immigration lawyer in Melbourne and you can pay for phone calls with her, 200 bucks for 30 minutes.

I've spoken to her a few times and the advice is always spot on, a lot of inside knowledge and guidance you won't get anywhere else.

30 minutes it a lot longer than it sounds too, so long as you're properly prepared and prioritised with what you're asking.

7 minutes ago, ASCUK said:

Hi guys - silent reader but thought I would share my PR timescales after receiving my golden email today.

186 DE

LR

Recruiter 

Nom & Visa lodged : 08/12/2017

Nomination approved : 05/05/2018

Further Docs requested : 05/05/2018 and submitted 08/05/2018

Visa Approved : 13/06/2018

Wishing everyone else the best of luck!

So quick! 

Congrats.

26 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

In better news - Im a Platinum member ha!

Highlight of the week so far. Literally...

12 minutes ago, zanfo said:

Would you give them a call if you have been waiting for 17months and still “received”?

Only email now, as far as i'm aware. But yes - i'd make an effort to politely chase after 17 months.

1 hour ago, SYang said:

Hi everyone, I have been a silent follower since I started preparing for the PR application.

Just want to share with you all that my PR has been granted today with the status change to Finalsied directly from Receievd without being asked to provide any more information or document.

Got the call from my MA this afternoon about this.

Timeline and details below:

Nom / PR application submitted - 22 Nov 2107

Nom / PR approved / granted - 30 May 2017

Marketing Specialist / DE / on-shore / LR

I have my short holiday starting from tomorrow that was scheduled a few weeks ago, and receieing the good news today has already made it one of the best holidays. It’s going to be a big celebration.

i know it doesn’t make any sense the timeline and do feel for those who are still waiting for a long time. I believe you will also get the good news very soon.

Good luck everyone! 

Awesome news congrats mate!

1 hour ago, Parkesy said:

I wonder if anybody has seen their visa refused because of details shared on here. Wouldnt be surprised

I have thought that in the past, but do you really think they'd have the time or energy to check?

5 hours ago, Parkesy said:

You mean May 17?

 

haha, i can almost hear an internal dialog: "please. mean. 2017...." hahahaha