jaydeeo

Wow. Received an invite for the citizenship interview and test for next Wednesday 27.11.2017. Applied on the 24th of June. Newcastle Council. Current citizenship Switzerland. That came quicker than expected. I better hurry up learning for the test.

Has anyone got any further opinions on a class action? I think it was discussed earlier in this topic that this would stand a good chance. Why are donations closed for this on the fundraiser page? If all of those 81000 applicants currently awaiting processing chipped in 1 dollar plus some donations from the migration agent industry we could get this rolling. Or is it better to just wait until the next parliamentary sitting in September while lobbying with politicians and hope the freeze will go as quickly as it came.....?

Have just submitted my view to the proposal via citizenship.submissions@border.gov.au. I have stressed on the retrospectiveness, the freeze on new applications processing and more importantly on the impact on Australia as a cosmopolitan economic hub. Will also try to email our local MP. Personally, I will become eligible for citizenship under old and new rules from next month. I will go ahead submitting my applications despite potentially being left in limbo for a long time. Does anyone have an idea what happens if suddenly I need to travel overseas for a longer time during the new 10-12 months processing time? My father's health could take a turn any moment. So while I have a job in Australia, am a member of associations etc right now, I might have to step down from it in a year's time in order to care for an elderly parent. Next Australia Day will be a rather sad affair I assume with hardly anyone having the chance to make the pledge to Australia.