Nora

Yes, study only the testable, so ignore the non-testable.

We did our tests yesterday at different times. Mine got approved 3 hrs later I sat my test/intergiew, but hubby's still showing ''Received''. I wonder what info they take into consideration to approve on the spot, etc.? Both applications were presented complete and interviewers said to both positive comments about our documents/application. Anyways...good luck to those sitting the test.

They say it can take upto 6 months.

No idea. Don't think so, as most of us have a skilled PR visa. The questions on the form would be different if it were relating a skilled visa hey. I would write " not applicable" for the open questions or where it doesn't ask for a 'yes' or 'no' answer. What is the status of you application? Still 'recieved'?

Why would they ask you that? Did you do military service or was part of a liberation group or worked for the government? If you or family haven't, is sure is odd hey.

Great! How long did it take you from the start to finish?

Were you able to find parking around Lonsdale St? We have our test on Monday

Hi guys, Our appointment was schedule for the 19/March in Melbourne CBD and today we manage to bring it forward to this Monday 1st March. I will keep you posted how it went. Cheers! N

Hey Melbourne! We just received the letters to sit the test/interview at the Melbourne CBD office for 19 of March Finally! I will check if I can schedule it before. Hang in there! After a year of applying we finally hear from the Department. Cheers N

Approval We will send you a letter if we approve your application. We will then ask you to attend a citizenship ceremony and make a pledge of commitment. For most people, this is the final step to becoming an Australian citizen. Some people do not have to attend a ceremony and make a pledge. If you are not required to make the pledge, you will receive your citizenship certificate with your approval letter. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#HowTo My son received his Aus citizenship Certificate within 7 business days.

Hi, and Congrats on your newborn! What I did was to apply for Evidence of Citizenship, once that has been approved you may want to add the baby on your information, there is a section of the actual Citizemship Application where it asks if you have any other children who are not applying for conferral citizenship. You can add this on by using the Change of Circumstances form (which is used to notify the department of pregnancy, birth, change of personal details, etc) Just Google the name of this document and you can find/download it. The evidence of Citizenship took us 4 business days to get approved (they will ask for parent's PR). And 7 business days to get the actual Aus Citizenship certificate to get posted. After this, there is no further action required for your newborn. All the best!

We applied on 30/Jan/2020. Myself, Hubby and our child. Good luck!

People from Melbourne, have you guys heard anything from the Department...bc I haven't When do they close for the Xmas/NYE Holiday? Hopefully we get some good news before 2020 is over Cheers, N

Come on Victoriaaaaaaaaa

Just a little patience GnRs That is all we need down in Victoria. Hopefully Dan Andrew can update us waiting when they will resume tests/interviews.