Tania

On 30/08/2022 at 10:39, Tiger21 said:

Hi everyone, I am wondering if someone could help me to clarify this.

My mother is on a tourist visa which will expire in 3 year time (multiple entries, maximum 3 month stay for each entry). If I apply visa 864 for her now, does that mean the bridging visa will only come to effect when her tourist visa expires, and she has to leave Australia after every 3 month stay until then?

Many thanks. 

I am in the same situation as yours. Have you applied 864 for your mother and how much did you pay for the first instalment? 

Hello everyone

I have my mum at 80 years old. I would like to apply for a parent visa. Please could you advise which visa is the most suitable. I have been googling a lot but would like to hear your opinions. Much appreciated.

13 hours ago, RMT-TX200A said:

Hi Guys

I'm new to here and need some advice.

I submitted the citizenship application for my son( 7yrs) and myself in early April 2020(Parramatta).

And I have received the interview/test invitation in 14th Jan 2021 and done with 100% passed with no additional document required in 28th January.

However, until today, the application status still show as "received".

I guess the reason could be my child is not in Australia at the moment. (Both applicant and dependant must be in Aus at the time of approval)

And my child unable to come to Aus in short period of time due to this Covid pandemic.

In this case, Should I or Can I withdrawal my son's application to get myself approve first? Then I can apply for him in appropriate time after this pandemic.

 

Thanks

 

Your son is dependent so no issues, I guess. Do not do anything until you hear from them

8 hours ago, NRK said:

Thank you fir your reply, Good to know that you got your approval. 
I made a typo .. my test was on 5th of February not the 10th. wondering why it hasn’t approved yet. My partner took the test on the 8th Of February, no update in his application as well. 

Are you in Melbourne?

I am in Sydney. I think it is all about the officer processing it. And due to covid not all of them are working so delay is understandable. 

5 hours ago, NRK said:

Hello

i took my test on the 10th of February and passed But my application is still not approved.. my friends got their applications approved the same day or 2 days later. 
what could be delaying the approval  , international travels?

 

Citizenship applied -13Jan2020

test invite -4th Feb2021for 12 March2021

rescheduled -5th Feb 2021.

passed with 100%
waiting for approval?

I took the test on 8 Feb and just got approved today. Just be patient, you will get there.

10 hours ago, Golden said:

Thank you Tania

thats what I was looking for. Yes I will prepare the Australian values part which is more important.

TIA

Pls see my previous post in the last few pages, list of websites you can practise

9 hours ago, Golden said:

Thanks for your reply 

Just in case someone fails, want to know the options left behind . That’s it. 

Thank you 

As I remember correctly, after your docs are checked by the officer, they will give you a piece of paper with ID login and few notes. There is one about if you fail, you will be given another 2 chances on the same day. I guess they restart your test.

And yes, anyone can fail if they do one answer wrong within 5 questions about Aus values. You should keep practising this part a lot then you will be fine.

1 hour ago, rob56 said:

I received my citizenship today! Below is my timeline:

City: Sydney (Waverley Council)

Citizenship Application Submitted : 23/03/2020

Test Invitation : 20/12/2020

Test Date: 15/01/2021

Citizenship Approved: 01/02/2021 

Ceremony Invite: 10/02/2021 

Ceremony Date: 16/02/2021 (Virtual)

Congratulations. Super quick from the approval to ceremony.

so they will send you citizenship certificate via post?

6 hours ago, lastdrop said:

Hi,

Sharing our progress and timeline. My wife and myself will be talking the tests tomorrow

Current status - Permanent Resident
Citizenship Application: 22 Jun 2020
Invitation: 28 January 2021
Test Date: 13 Feb 2021 (Parramatta Council)

We don't need to bring the Form 1105 that we submitted on our application right?

No you dont. The officer will read through the application and ask you to show them some docs ie birth cert, driving license ect

2 hours ago, EurotoAus said:

Hi guys

I would soon like to apply for citizenship, but I was wondering- I arrived to activate PR visa May 17 (one week), then went back to UK to sell house/arrange animals etc. Came again in August that year for house search, then went back to complete house sale etc.

I moved fully in Jan 18. Have been told 4 years starts from activation? does that count if residential address was in UK from the May to Dec 17? 

Thank you so much.

4 years is the total time you live in Australia. There is a calculation on the homeaffairs website which will help you to calculate your actual living time in Aus after deducting times you stayed overseas

Hi Guys

Here are the websites:

1. easydrivingtest.com.au

2. citizenshiptestaustralia.com.au

3. theaustraliantest.com

4. assiecitizenshiptest.com

5. free-australian-citizenship-test.musitrature.com

6. aussian.com

7. australiancitizenshipsupport.com. I paid $29 to have an account to practice

Good luck

I tried 4 different 4 websites and one paid $29. They are all good. Keep practicing the Aus values questions.

I just finished the test in 4 mins and passed. Sydney CBD.

Hello everyone

Please advise the BEST website to practice the test. I have tried different websites but would like to ask for your advices for the best one.

Is it necessary to purchase $29 to practice the test on AustralianCitizenshipSupport.com? Anyone tried this one yet? 
 

As we are not allowed to fail any of the 5 questions about the common bond so I am a bit scared.
 

Thank you

@jezz32
I applied on 6 apr 2020 and received invitation for the test exactly 1 week ago so you are so close. Pls do not worry.

Hello everyone

I am from Sydney and below is my timeline:

Application date: 6 Apr 2020

Invitation date: 15 Jan 2021

Test date: 8 Feb 2021

Location: Sydney CBD Office 

Wish me luck :)-

On 25/06/2019 at 17:12, Marisawright said:

You just drive your car to Sydney on the existing plates and sort it out once you’re settled. You can’t transfer the regó until you have a permanent address in Sydney

For a removalist, we used the Blue Mexican and they were excellent 

Thanks so much for your information

Hi everyone

Due to the work re-allocation, I will be moving to Sydney in July 2019. I have few questions and appreciate your help:

- What revivalist is good to use? I have only 25 boxes of stuff and 2 bicycles

- What car transport company is good?

- I want to transport my car to Sydney, but I need to change the plate as required. Has anyone done this and how much is the total cost (green slip, blue slip and registration)? I  checked on the websites but there are too many information that made me confused. My car was bought in Dec 2015 (brand new) and it is Mazda 3.

Thank you

May I ask if anyone uploaded Visa documents by yourself. Do you need to ask your Agent before uploading?

My Agent uploaded for me but there are some updated docs need to be uploaded, but my Agent is too busy and I am unable to contact them. Should I just upload them? Thanks

31 minutes ago, jarnail singh said:

Hi guys i have one question to ask my baby had medical examination on 16 october how long it will take to finalize the result it still shows medical examinations in progress  in immi account medical was done in india 

Normally one week. You just need to wait a little bit more and see the status change

1 minute ago, mirzaa said:

My nom refused ... i also reapplied nd after 14 months nom approved ... waiting for visa result now ... also applied aat ... intervy done nd judge was happy nd she told will give nom result soon but my new nom approved

14 months is a long wait but you have received a great result that your 2nd nomination is granted. congratulations

Just now, SAJ.N said:

Correct, except travelling conditions which you need to apply for bridging visa B to be able to travel during this time.

Thanks you

10 minutes ago, SAJ.N said:

We reapplied 1st June 2018 ,2 days before our 457 was going to be expired and we got bridging visa.

New nomination is like a brand new case and they start all over again.

Since that time, no news from IMMI. Nothing 

Thanks. I understand. The wait is killing

So the Bridging Visa's conditions are similar to the conditions in your previous 457?

2 minutes ago, Mustung said:

if nomination is refused, Does Applicant get  refunded with Visa Application Fee

Definitely not

27 minutes ago, SAJ.N said:

Hi Mate,

So sorry to hear that.

Last December before Christmas holidays they refused our nomination as well.But because it was the agent mistake to provide wrong documents for training. we didn't appeal it and we just withdrew application and applied again.

Hi SAJ.N

Since you re-applied in May 2018, any news from the immigration? 

I am not sure if they count the waiting time from the 1st nomination and add to the 2nd nomination or they consider 2nd nomination as a new application and new timeline will start all over again?

Do you have any ideas?

Thanks