Rvee

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

4 hours ago, millski88 said:

After a 7 year immigration journey, this isn't exactly how i'd imagined my citizenship ceremony. But alas, it's done... we're dual citizens of Australia and the UK!

Thanks to everyone for all the help over the years, i hope i've been able to help others too throughout the 457 & 186 processes. It's been great to be a part of the forum through all the stress and elation!

All the best to those still waiting, your time will come really soon!

Disclaimer: photo was taken after our ceremony for comedy effect, no recordings were taken during the ceremony itself!

 

Congratulations 

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

18 hours ago, millski88 said:

We got our expression of interest emails for virtual ceremonies today!

Both me and my partner. I was approved 29th October, partner approved 25th October. Emails from Victoria Ceremonies Team.

Congratulations 

which is your council ?

12 minutes ago, Moyale said:

 

My updates:

Applied on : 03 May 2019

Test email:  19 October 2019. 

Initial test date:  11/12/2019 (rescheduled to 22/10/2019) Did and passed.

Approval on:  12/12/2019

Email EOI:  12/05/2020.

Appointment confirmation email:  Today  13/05/2020

ceremony date:   15/05/2020.

Council: Brisbane City.

Congratulations 

43 minutes ago, Rockshanks said:

Hi Guys 

I just recieved an invitation to attend virtual ceremony and asked that I’m interested . I’ve emailed them back yes . 
 

Timeline 

citizenship applied 1 June 2019

approved 30 November 

First Ceremony canceled Covid 19 - 17 March 2020 

virtual Ceremony invitation - 06/05/2020

council - Hume city Council

Congratulations 

did you email them for virtual ceremony? 

3 hours ago, Dreaming_when said:

Hi everyone! The deed is done! We are Australian Citizens!!
The presiding officer was very pleasant...the whole process was very quick and efficient. Had to hold my ID up to the camera and move it back and forth until the name and number was clear enough to be read by the officer. 
From what the officer said, it appears they are still ironing out issues and that soon the daily ceremony numbers were going to be picking up. 
It’s taken us 12 months and a bit from application to ceremony. 
Wishing everyone the best of luck with their applications. So many people have been so helpful with advice and support(a big shout out to all the migration agents on here whose advice and guidance have helped clear up so many concerns/queries). Thank you all...we’re in this together and I’m so glad that we have PIO!! Hang in there everyone...

Congratulations

7 hours ago, Dreaming_when said:

Hi everyone,

I emailed asking for a virtual ceremony and received an auto-reply shortly after emailing. Just a short while ago (on a Sunday)received an email offering me a virtual ceremony on Wed 29/4. 
The email states that only I can be visible in the video while others may be outside the view of the camera. 
I have a question to ask, my children are listed as dependents on my application. Will they be required to take the oath as well or only me(both below 16yrs)?

Wish me luck...it’s been a long journey getting here. 

Location: Adelaide, SA. 

Wooo. Congratulations 

could you please let us know which council?

1 hour ago, OjCorrosive said:

Hi all, I had my virtual ceremony today.

Just an update for all. As mentioned before the ceremony is brief and simple. The law/clause in the regulation is read to you on why the pledge of allegiance. Then the official reads it to you and you repeat it and that is all. i asked some quick questions and the most important are below.

1. When the full online ceremony would be rolled out.

Ans. As soon as all technicalities is sorted out and council will also be involved to clear up the backlogs. Was told Melbourne council already started their online trial already

2. what about testing and interviews.

They said for now they are trying to focus on ceremonies for people already approved. However, she said they are working to see what they can do to resume testing and interviewing as soon as it is possible and safe to do. 

Congratulations party hard

1 hour ago, Dreaming_when said:

Thanks @Scorpio110

@Rvee I emailed and got an auto-reply. So the email address is correct. Maybe a typo when you entered it?

@Scorpio110 @Dreaming_when Thanks for help me out. 

I just got Auto reply from department.

11 hours ago, Scorpio110 said:

virtual.citz.ceremony@homeaffairs.gov.au

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 ?

On 17/04/2020 at 11:24, Maryan said:

Got email from Virtual ceremony to check I'm OK to go ahead with Virtual way of ceremony and asking me to confirm it by 21st of April'20. Mostly will get to know the actual dates in the coming weeks. Will keep you posted here.

 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.

‘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.

6 hours ago, KazBaker said:

Become Australian today 04/03/2020. Aussie Aussie oi oi. Thank you all of you. It was a great journey for me through immigration system. It was all about ups and downs but this group guided me in the right way to walk down to my destination. It’s all done for me and become proud australian which i always wanted to be and everyone in this group was really helpful and real mate. Thanks everyone once again, i am kazbaker signing off.

Good luck everyone ! God bless you guys !

Congratulations 🧁

On 16/02/2020 at 01:21, Rockshanks said:

Hi Guys 

Apparently had a long chat with the department about the wait time when I actually asked to open my file for address change For same council with in the processing time . And I learnt my invitation came 3 days after that .. so I don’t know it was luck or the  Differ in system processing .

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

34 minutes ago, Rockshanks said:

Hahahahaha Guys you not going to believe this after writing this message I checked my email and I’ve received invitation . So it’s on 17th March at Broadmeadows Town hall . 

Wooow .. 

congratulations..

3 hours ago, Sam_mel said:

Hi,

I got approved on 18th oct and i am still waiting for invitation from hume. One of my friend got approved on 29th sep and he got invite for 26th feb.

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.

1 hour ago, KazBaker said:

Friendz,

Good news ! Finally received an email today from Immi for invitation to attend citizenship ceremony.

Takes place on 4 March 2020.

Many many Congratulations for the ceremony.

12 hours ago, Rockshanks said:

Hi Guys

Anyone here from Hume council who had its recent ceremony wants to know the timeline . 
 

cheers 

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.?

1 hour ago, imthedave said:

Hi all

I have a small ‘problem’

just had my citizenship ceremony date for 19th Feb.

it says I should wait 10 business days after to apply for a passport. I know I can fast track a passport in 2 days.

My problem is I have to travel to a business meeting on 2nd March in Dubai. If I don’t, my job depends on it.

1. do I really have to wait 10 business days to apply for a passport?
2. Is there any way of travelling on my British passport after ceremony?
3. What if I tried to change the date of my ceremony? Is this possible?
 

thanks a lot!
 

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..

2 hours ago, KazBaker said:

Great news !

Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony.

 

Congratulations

1 hour ago, KazBaker said:

Dear all,

if everyone tag their timeline with update in to signature would be really great as we will be able to see everyone’s timeline and estimate where we stand.

Thanks all

How (go to account >account settings>settings area>signature >update)

Thanks 

i didnt know that.

great work

much appreciated

2 hours ago, LouDYorkie said:

I just got an Australia Day invite for Brisbane!

Applied: June 2018
Test: May 2019
Approval: September 2019
Ceremony: January 2020

Congratulations 

i just wanted to know 

how did you get notified for ceremony?

by email or letter ?

thanks