samlab

Anyone on the Sunshine Coast received an invite lately? 
We’ve been waiting 12 month since applying. 

13 minutes ago, GUS said:

Hi there!

Nothing... all I received was an email from them asking for a copy of my original birth certificate (not the translated one) and shortly after that every thing was closed due to covid.

 

I will email them and let you know the outcome. Thanks  

I just emailed them as suggested but just got this automated response. Part of which stated this ....

.  May I ask for an update on the progress of my application?

If you have an online ImmiAccount, you can check the progress of your application by logging into your account on our website at:www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/immi

Please do not contact the Department by email to enquire about the status of your application. The Department does not provide progress updates.  We will contact you or your nominated authorised representative if further information or action is required to progress your application.

All applicants for Australian citizenship are considered against the legal and policy requirements for Australian citizenship.  How long it takes to complete an application assessment varies from one case to another, depending on individual circumstances. Some applications will take longer to process than others, and it is not possible to provide a specific timeframe for individual applications.

Hi, anyone from the Sunny Coast got any updates yet? We applied 17th Dec 2019 and not heard a thing yet

20 hours ago, GUS said:

Hi Samlab!

I have received an email from DHA requesting my original birth certificate (not the translated one) on the 23/03/2020, however I haven´t heard back form them as yet. So, Im still waiting for the citizenship test.

 

What about you? any news?

Oh well that’s a good sign. Yours has started to progress. 
No, still nothing for us. 
 

8 hours ago, IndianzinOZ said:

Hi Guys,

I am asking this to guys who had virtual ceremony. Should we wear suit, professional dress for the ceremony or I will say just wear something professional waist above.

I am just wondering should we be doing the ceremony standing or sitting in front of laptop. I am working from home and I have got ceremony on 20th April 4 pm.

@Indianinoz So happy for you. Wear your best clothes and stand tall in front of your computer. Make the whole day a celebration. It’s been a long journey and you deserve to be proud of how far you’ve come. 

We applied the same time as you but were  still waiting for our test. 

3 hours ago, Danny842003 said:

They’ve no option as it’s impossible for them to ensure people aren’t cheating doing a test remotely and you would still need an interview for the to sight your documents as genuine anyway. 

I wasn’t complaining. That’s fair enough given the circumstances. I just wasn’t aware they had officially done that until I read the information on the link. 

13 hours ago, Ravi2019 said:

Dear all

Has any one lucky so far to get invite for Citizenship Ceremony with Govt's new approach ?

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-australian-citizenship-processing.aspx

Cheers!!!

Ravi

No, but thanks for the information. Looks like tests have been put on hold. 

   On 03/03/2020 at 09:37,  GUS said: 

Hey mate.... Im also on the Sunny Coast.

 

Me and my partner applied in April/2019 and we haven't received anything yet. =(

Any news yet @GUS?
Or anyone else moving forward with their applications on the Sunny Coast? 
We applied 17th December 2019 and heard nothing since. 

On 03/03/2020 at 09:37, GUS said:

Hey mate.... Im also on the Sunny Coast.

 

Me and my partner applied in April/2019 and we haven't received anything yet. =(

Any news yet Gus?
Or anyone else moving forward with their applications on the Sunny Coast? 
We applied 17th December 2019 and heard nothing since. 

@Marisawright Massive thank you. That’s really helpful and has saved me loads of time. 

Please can someone point me in the right direction? 

We lived & worked in the UK until our early 40s. How do we transfer our UK state pension payments into our Superfund? 

Please note- We aren’t at pension age yet. 

On 27/02/2020 at 09:42, Kris9 said:

Just saw in the other forum that a guy who applied in Jan 2020 (mid Jan) got the invitation for test. He's from QLD (Logan). Guess things are speeding up.

That’s good news. I hope so.
We applied mid December and still no invite yet.

Were on The Sunshine Coast 

Most people Airbnb we did.However we viewed and got a rental and moved into a rental  within 10 days of landing. 
Top tip to anymore moving to Australia - NEVER apply for a rental without viewing it first or getting someone who you trust to view it. 

Hi Clare, exciting! Congratulations. 
 

Adelaide is lovely. It was the first place we moved to when we first came over. We’re on the Sunshine Coast now but would move back to Adelaide tomorrow if it was just up to me. 

I would recommend Henley Beach area. It’s beautiful. The public schools in that area are some of the best in Adelaide too. Our son went to Henley High School which is a really sort after public school. A lot of parents do decide to put the children into private schools in Adelaide but that wasn’t an option for us financially. 

You will also need to consider your commute to work too. The hospital is a 20/25 min drive from there. 

One thing to consider...Check your husbands work qualifications are valid in South Australia before you arrive so you don’t have any surprises. For some trades they require Australian certification and wont let you work in that role without it. It means taking a course in Australia. Even if you’ve been doing the trade for years in the UK. Plumbers might be ok, I don’t know but I’d check it out. 
 

Found the answer myself. Hope my answers help others.

1, Everyone must apply individually. We’re all adults so not sure about under 16’s

2, Everyone must complete a Form 1195 which involves have a passport photo verified by a professional. ( if I’d of known this I’d of got it done before today)

The days arrived and I can finally complete the application. I’m stuck! Can anyone help?

So 3 applicants- completed the first application but before I press the final submit is there a section to add the other 2 applicants from the same Immi account? 

@renebascossarabi You do go on a bit blah blah blah 

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/politics/federal/un-asks-australia-to-release-tamil-family-20191002-p52wwy.html
 

Is there an update on this story? I’ve googled but can’t find anything after Oct 19

The poor guy. He would have known that he didn’t meet the strict criteria but didn’t want to face reality. I do feel sorry for his family.  I hope a migration agent didn’t give him false hope? Reputable ones will not even submit an application if they think it will be declined.
Waiting for PR approval is an extremely anxious time. Your life is put on hold and you don’t know if you’ll be allowed to live in Oz next month or if your still be in limbo waiting for a decision. If they could give a fair time frame for a decision, once an application is submitted ( ideally say 3 months? ) it would help a lot of people’s mental health I’m sure. 

@Mike@Bonbeach Mine are Bluetooth too but I opted for the rechargeable ones. I’ve got to say they are life changing aren’t they. Wish I’d have gone sooner. I nearly cried when I could hear clearly again. That’s why I got carried away and spent so much money. 
I can even play music through them & still hear people when they speak to me.

One of the features ... If I activate a setting on my phone and put the phone within Bluetooth reach I can hear the conversation   great for spying on people in another room ( the kids are worried)

Just to update my post.

I have been offered a $1,500 refund. I’m told they offer a different service to the other company so they were unable to price match. I accepted, but it’s now 9 days later and the money still isn’t my account. I’ve called them again today and they are following it up with head office  but it shouldn’t be so hard to get my money back! 

Feeling really fed up with the whole thing tbh. 

On 11/11/2019 at 12:43, Quoll said:

Your kids may never move and you'll likely be one of us with an ever split family

That’s the worse bit for me.
Since moving here the grandchildren have come along both here in Aus and in the UK. Impossible to be in two places at once. Unless they change the requirements for PR there’s no way they can live here. 

Don’t do it. Given your circumstances, you’ve got a lot to lose.

16 hours ago, seamyb85 said:

Thanks but after 3 free initial consultations it usually results in we need more information and you need to retain our services first at a cost of approx £/$1k and also you need to sign a contract.

thanks anyway, we will get there in the end, just obviously no easy route as I was confused/worried before now my head is about to explode lol 

Welcome to the world of emigration! It’s not an easy process and until you get PR it’s a really stressful journey. Ask anyone who’s ever done it. 
It’s going to cost you a lot of money to get to live here but if your serious and want to reduce the stress a little bit.. a good agent is worth the money.

Update.. I went back to the place I brought them and said... The customer service has been brilliant but I’ve found the same hearing aids at another shop for $2,500 cheaper & feel disappointed.
They’ve made me an appointment to see the Audiologist next week & have led me to believe I’d get a refund or a price match. I’ll keep the post updated.