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Hi . I hv applied my citizenship this year on 09/April and council is city of whittlesea. just wanted to know what is the waiting time at the moment? Thanks

Just received an email from immigration with the final date of virtual ceremony. Which is on coming tuesday. bit confused how to start meeting on webex with CO any recommendation would appreciate thanks

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Finally got the invitation for virtual citizenship ceremony and I responded yes I would love to go for ceremony . Fingers crossed

Congratulations which is your council ?

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Congratulations did you email them for virtual ceremony?

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Wooo. Congratulations could you please let us know which council?

Congratulations party hard

@Scorpio110 @Dreaming_when Thanks for help me out. I just got Auto reply from department.

Hi @Scorpio110 am trying to email them but yahoo server says it doesn’t exist? Is there someone else facing the same difficulty or just myself ?

Could you please let us know.Which state and council ?

This announcement comes after thousands signed a petition requesting the government to issue citizenship online to approved applicants. Highlights: There are currently 85,000 people awaiting a ceremony. Citizenship interview and test put on hold. Approved applicants jubilant at the new announcement. ‘Current health advice around COVID-19 means it is not possible for traditional, in-person citizenship ceremonies to be held,’ Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge said in a statement. ‘Australian citizenship is an immense privilege, and fundamental to our national identity. ‘The Government will hold online citizenship ceremonies via secure video link, to enable people to continue to become Australian citizens during the coronavirus crisis,’ the Minister announced. The Department of Home Affairs has commenced trialling one-on-one ceremonies for those already approved for Australian citizenship. ‘We will work with individuals with an urgent need, who cannot access the internet, to ensure their ceremony can occur safely in line with health advice. ‘When fully implemented, it is expected this new capability will see up to 750 people per day having their citizenship conferred. There are currently 85,000 people awaiting a ceremony. People who were scheduled to attend a Citizenship appointment or ceremony over the coming months will be contacted to make alternative arrangements.

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Hi Rockshanks i just wanted to know that when you had conversation with immi. Did they put note on your application as quick as possible for ceremony? i am asking this bcoz today i have ring to immi and ask them please do something for ceremony i cant wait for too long. And on the other side he put note on my application for quick ceremony. what’s your opinion? thanks

Wooow .. congratulations..

Hi sam, i think our council is 1of the slowest in Melbourne. Dandenong council is quicker then others. I have tried to ring immi couple of weeks ago. They said you should wait at 6month. But now im thinking to ring hume council. Let see if they could help me out.

Many many Congratulations for the ceremony.

Hi im also from hume council . waiting for ceremony. from 1nov19. What is your timeline ?

Hi friends i am thinking to ring department to ask how long i have to wait for ceremony? what you guys think ? Will they be able to tell me how long my ceremony could be.?

Firstly congratulations for ceremony. You can apply very next day after your ceremony once you get your citizenship certificate. I am saying this because 1of the our forum member had applied very next day after the ceremony for passport and got it within 4 days after the ceremony. Dont stress every thing should be ok..

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Thanks i didnt know that. great work much appreciated

Congratulations i just wanted to know how did you get notified for ceremony? by email or letter ? thanks