Oziee

21st month since application, and approximately 18 months since 100% test and no approval yet.
"Loved" last conversation with immi, "You are still within timeframe...". 

Did you get your approval?

Hello all,
I moved from one place to another place in same state and already have changed my address into immi account. And now my new place comes under different council.
So what I have do to change my council also, should I call council or immigration to change the council ?
Please give me a suggestion. Thanks

So over a year from passing the test? I would chase it once you are back in Australia. I really don’t understand why it can take so long for some when others like me were approved the same day!
 

Ideally you should have let them know. Approval can only be granted when you are onshore. Hopefully it shouldn’t delay things too much for you but I would prompt them if you don’t have approval a couple of weeks after your return. 

When did you do the test?  

Test was on 15th august 2017. I know it's been ages for few of us in this forum who are waiting for so long.

I checked vevo for visa. It confirms my current valid visa. Thats why I thought I'll be ok.

There will be no problem as long as you have a visa valid for entry. 

I'm waiting for my approval and I'm offshore (overseas) now for 15 days but didn't call immigration. As per I know we can travel overseas for short periods during we wait for approval. Is it true ?

Does anyone know that there will be any problem on my arrival ??

Almost 18 months waiting time over 14 months since successful citizenship test. No requests, nothing.
Called them when the processing time was 12 months - nothing, even didn't ask the for details.
When processing time was 15 months they checked application details and I was told: "it is only over 15 months call us when it will be over processing time by at least a month", now it is almost 18 months, they didn't even ask for details, said can't comment and that I can do nothing. A bit frustrated with the attitude.
Have two questions, how do you ask for Freedom of Information in regards of citizenship application and what does it provide in regards of the citizenship application?
Which ombudsman should I apply for investigation and how much time does it take?
Thank you!
 
PS: Oziee, any movements on your application?

14 hours ago, Elliot Tsao said:

Hey Ana,

 

I'm also Melbournian. Applied: 16 Apr 2017 and passed 22 Jun 2017 then still waiting~~

Hi Elliot  and Hello Ana
I'm also in a same boat 
Applied 28 March 2017
Test Given 15 Aug 2017 and that is it......now waiting, waiting and just waiting since.
From QUEENSLAND.

My situation is similar to Oziee, just a bit longer. In 10 days it will be 17 months since application. No issues with eligibility.
I’ve called department and they told that 16 months wait time is now standard and there are lot of similar applications, when it will be over 16 months I should call. Will call them when it will be 18 months.

10 hours ago, Boomerang8678 said:

Hi all,

Just wanted to see if anyone is in the same situation. My one year PR eligibility for citizenship was supposed to be complete in July 2017. However in April 2017, the motion was passed to make PR requirement 4 years, thus making me ineligible. In July 2017 I still applied online and my application went through. In October I received the email stating that as the new law had not passed parliament, my application would be assessed against the existing criteria. However i have not received anything as yet. Not even a test invite. The status from Day 1 has been "Received" in the online Immi account. Just wondering if there is anyone else is the same situation or if anyone has any advice? Thanks!

 

Date applied: 23rd July 2017

City/Council area: Canterbury NSW

Online / Paper: Online

Date received the acknowledgement email: 23rd July 2017

Test invite email: 

Date of the Citizenship Test: 

Date of approval: 

Ceremony invitation:  

Date of ceremony: 

Type of ceremony: 

Hi there, I'm in same situation, just slightly difference 
Online application on 28 march 2017
Test date 15th august 2017 ( passed it )
and that's it....I'm still waiting for my approval.

13 hours ago, NaiKoN said:

Any news mate?

Mate, no news yet.....Still waiting for approval

53 minutes ago, Chris N Lora said:

we applied Dec 17 and heard nothing. dont fret.

Come on guys I've applied March 2017, Test given August 2017 and that's it. No news for Approval yet and already been 15 months since application lodge.
Its not only me, few applicants are having same issues. Keep patience everything will be sorted out.

52 minutes ago, NaiKoN said:

Applied 13th of March 2017

Same here mate 
Applied 28 March 2017
Test given 15 Aug 2017
no news after that and status is still 'Received' 

3 hours ago, donnapow said:

The last ceremony date in my area is October 31st so don't think I will be making that one 

I wish you receive before the date. Do you know any other date in our area before the calendar year finished ?

On council website mentioned  that council organise 6 ceremonies each year. Do you know which days are ?

25 minutes ago, Sheila said:

It is not always the case. some lucky people got in 1 week too.

I wish I could be one of those lucky ones and also you all who are waiting for long time.

6 hours ago, Sheila said:

@Oziee When you had your test?

15 aug

4 hours ago, donnapow said:

QLD seems to be slow as well 51 days since I done test no approval letter yet

OMG You haven't got approval yet then I definitely have to wait at least for  2 months to get my approval done. It seems very slow.

3 hours ago, Sheila said:

A lot of applicants who appeared in test June or July are still waiting for the approval letter. I guess the applications are in a queue to be allocated to Case officers.

Atleast you all have done your test and I still have to give which is in next week so I don't know how long it will delay for august applications.
Anyway Sheila finger cross for you all who are waiting. 

4 minutes ago, donnapow said:

I did the test on the 4th of July 

Oh wow its already been a month. 
Anyway wish you best luck to get your approval soon.
I'm still in the queue.

3 hours ago, donnapow said:

I rang them last week they said from start to ceremony can now take up to 16 months 

Processing time is increasing more n more now....I still have to give a test next week.
How long ago you have given your test ?

Hi @donnapow 
Is there any update yet regarding your application ?

21 minutes ago, Sheila said:

After ceremony 

you're right. status changes after ceremony.

1 minute ago, Komalami said:

My council is Hume and they just simply say call immigration regarding this 

that it 

Citizenship Ceremonies are always being held by councils and they schedule for applicants who are attending for ceremony.

But if they're saying like that then try calling immigration and get help what they will suggest you.

3 hours ago, Komalami said:

I got my ceremony date on 1 aug but I have already booked my tickets and will not able to attend my ceremony, can anyone suggest what to do ???

plz suggest me how to reschedule the Ceremony date in Melbourne 

 

thanks

Just call your local council which you have selected in your application and ask them to reschedule it. Simple.