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Glad to see how proactive they have been in adopting online ceremonies which ultimately reduce waiting times for everyone else further down the process. 

I am keen to hear what till happen next to the interview/test and how this will be conducted. 

On 22/03/2020 at 14:29, Jennyc said:

Hi can I ask a question?

I was first in Australia on visitor's visa Apr，2016.

Then I granted Temporary residence visa in the 29th, May，2016. 

Then I my PR was granted  on 1st, May,2019. 

I was always in AU since apr, 2016.

Can I apply citizenship on 1st,  May, 2020? Or 29th, May ?

Appreciated for help.

Regards

 

 

 

 

I believe you can apply on the 1st of May (since this is the anniversary of your PR). But of course, check the calculator. 

With any luck, the drop in applications should result in faster processing for all of us.

On 29/01/2020 at 19:01, Georgiegie said:

Hey markix, 

Below is the screenshot from my ImmiAccount, I hope it gives you a rough idea of what kind of documents you might need to attach to your application. 

Please disregard the numbers you see, as the system counts every page as a separate document. 

Here is the list of documents I submitted as a single 189 PR-visa holder with no children:

• Birth Certificate (if not in English, it MUST be translated by a NAATI-accredited translator);
• Identity Declaration (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1195.pdf);
• Front and back of my endorsed photograph separately scanned;
• Passport(s) from country(ies) I am a citizen of;
• Residence permit(s)/card(s) from country(ies) I am a permanent resident of (e.g., UK ILR card);
• Drivers Licence;
• Utility Bill / Bank Statement with your current address.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your application!

 

For the section (First arrival in Australia, Evidence of) Does this mean a scanned copy of the entry stamp from your passport?

3 minutes ago, millski88 said:

I was thinking you could actually take your own photo and upload it, as you can in the UK now, but i just checked and you can't here - needs to be printed.

Definitely would rather a photo booth than using an AusPost shop! Officeworks also do them a bit cheaper than AusPost i think.

The photobooth was $8 from memory and I am sure it was at least double that last time I had it done in Auspost. It surprised me how hard it was to find a booth anywhere in the CBD.

3 hours ago, millski88 said:

You can take your own for the passports now, as far as i know!

I finally found a photobooth machine which takes passport photos in Melbourne! Way cheaper than Auspost and you have the option to review and select a good one before printing. 

It's in the DFO on Spencer Street opposite Chemist Warehouse for anyone who is interested. 

Good morning everyone

Just a quick question regarding the citizenship application which I will be submitting online in a few short weeks. 

Are the questions exactly the same online as the paper form 1300t? I have printed this off and completed it in preparation for when the day comes that I can start the online application.

 

 

 

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28 minutes ago, rammygirl said:

You can put the dates in the calculator on the citizenship page of gov website. You may find that not having a visa for a period may have re set the clock though.

 

The residency does not have to be continuous.  Look back over the 4 years before you apply and if you have 1 year PR, and less than one year absence (with no more than 90 days in the last year) that satisfies the residency.

From what I can see there is no specific wording requiring applicants to continuously hold a valid visa for the duration of the four years, only that you require a valid visa while acually living in Australia. 

Using my original entry as the lawful residency date, it says I am valid to apply based on the 4 years and 1 year PR with less than a year absence and no more than 90 days in the last year.

Will be coming up for my 5 year anniversary living Oz soon so looking forward to getting my citizenship application underway  

Hello All,

I am looking to apply for my citizenship on the one year anniversary of my permanent residency which is fast approaching.

However, I am confused by the 4-year requirement and if this need to be continuous (or not). A timeline of my history in Australia is below:

Feb 2015 - Arrived in Australia on 573 visa

June 2016 - Returned to the UK (573 visa was due to expire in June)

August 2016 - 457 visa granted and returned to Australia (78 days spent outside Australia while applying for visa offshore)

Feb 2019 - PR granted

Feb 2020 - Apply for Citizenship?

Using the residency calendar, it is saying I am eligible based on my lawful residence date being Feb 2015 entry to Australia. The time I spent outside Australia was while applying for my 457 visa offshore as I did not have a valid visa. 

Am I able to use my lawful residence date as my first arrival in Feb 2015? Or the subsequent entrance in August 2016, which would delay me applying for citizenship for 6 months.

My overseas absence from Australia is less than 12 months in total in the past 4 years and I have spent less than 90 days outside Australia in the past year. 

Many thanks,

Rob

Thanks @Hex

That is great to know. I was also hoping to get my application ready beforehand, but looks like I will have to wait until the 18th Feb before I proceed any further. 

Many thanks,

Rob

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Good morning everyone 

I just had a quick question about my application for citizenship. I meet all of the general residency requirements but was wondering about the 12-month residency requirement. Does this mean I can submit my application on the anniversary that my residency was granted? Or should I wait until the following day to qualify as 12 months?

For example:

PR granted: 18th Feb 2019

Citizenship applied: 18th Feb 2020 or the following day?

Many thanks,

Rob