Sanji

On 24/09/2021 at 08:22, Slav said:

Does anyone know how long it takes to update the Immi account after the Citizenship Ceremony in Person?
It has been already couple of days and the status still shows "Approved".

hi

Mine changed from approved to finalised in 3 days.

cheers

Good luck everyone

2 hours ago, jpp said:

Congrats, would you mind sharing if it was council arranged, if yes how many people per ceremony

Thanks,

everything was arranged by the council. They emailed me with the ceremony date and my identification check date.. they sent me zoom meeting link for the identification check and then another zoom link for the ceremony.there were 48 more people were at the ceremony.it took about 45 minutes to finish the whole thing.i think  everything depends on how efficient the council is.They were super organised and fast.

thanks.

All done,

had my virtual ceremony yesterday. good luck everyone who is waiting for citizenships,

thanks

1 hour ago, Sukhi & kiran said:

Hi Sanji how they arranged your meeting over the phone or did you received any email from them 

Hi,

they just emailed me with a date for identification check and ceremony date and time with a zoom link. they asked me to confirm if Im available for those two days by replying to the same email.

its just the council emails you, not immigration.

thanks

Hi all,

I have my virtual ceremony tomorrow on Zoom.

They arranged a quick Zoom meeting yesterday to confirm my identification and it took only 5 mins.

There will be 48 more people tomorrow with me for the ceremony via Zoom.

Thanks

11 hours ago, Tasna1900 said:

Congratulations

 

Can i ask you one question on behalf of my friend

 

She got a date to attend a virtual ceremony but her husband didn’t

Now will they allow her husband to participate with her?  Or her husband need different email invitation

 

Thanks in advance

 

Ts                  

Hi Tasna,

Thanks. If they have applied individually,Yes  her husband needs to get the invitation too.each individual over 18 needs to make the pledge.

he can not use his wife's invitation letter to attend the ceremony and make the pledge.

cheers.

Hi,

I just received the virtual ceremony invitation.

I didn't contact them at all or request for any virtual ceremony at all. 

Applied : 02/01/2021

Test invitation :11/05/2021

Test and Interview :    07/06/2021 (passed )

Approved  Same day

Virtual Ceremony :04/09/2021 (Blacktown council NSW)

Thanks

good luck .

1 minute ago, Ding said:

Hi mate, how long have you been in Australia, you application processing is so quick!

15 years

hi guys ,

my signature is updated

thanks

1 hour ago, AlmostOZ said:

Hi all,

Has anyone gotten a Text message reminder for the Citizenship Appointment?
I got one, Since I have not heard that before I am wondering if that's normal for everyone?

Regards,

Hi,

yes they send text message reminders couple of times. It's the technology.

2 hours ago, Sanji said:

Hi,

i applied citizenship on 02/01/2021

invitation letter 11/05/2021

did the test today 07/06/2021 parramatta office

passed with 100%

actually parramatta office is really efficient. it took me 35 minutes to finish the interview and the test, they are moving really fast.

waiting for the approval now

cheers.

Approved now

Hi,

i applied citizenship on 02/01/2021

invitation letter 11/05/2021

did the test today 07/06/2021 parramatta office

passed with 100%

actually parramatta office is really efficient. it took me 35 minutes to finish the interview and the test, they are moving really fast.

waiting for the approval now

cheers.

On 14/05/2021 at 06:29, Naberlan! said:

Hello everyone, I’m new in this forum, 

I applied for the Australian citizenship on 28 January 2021, Sydney, parramatta office. 
still waiting for invitations, 

any idea how long approximately waiting time ? I can see too many variables, some people get in 3-5 months where’as some still waiting for up to 2 years... 

 

 

is there anything that we can process the time faster ? 
If I could have it by before September 2021, would be great to start uni with vet student helps.. 

 

any feedback or advise would be greatly appreciated.. 

Hi,

its a pretty much waiting game,

I applied on 02/01/2021 and I received the test invitation letter in 4 months. I didnt call them or email them, I was just waiting . I think since you are still in the time line better keep waiting and see. hopefully they will arrange your test soon. we cant really push them.

good luck

7 minutes ago, Randall said:

You can change on the day of the interview now, when the interviewer check your documents. Just make sure they are updated with your new address. Bring a utility bill too. 

Thank you very much

Hi,

I applied for citizenship on 2/01/2021

I have received the invitation for the interview and the test on 07/06/2021 at Parramatta NSW office.

I have changed my address recently and got married too. I havent updated my immi account with my new address and marital status. If I change them now Would it affect my application or is it ok if I change them now? please let me know,

Thanks  

19 minutes ago, Sanji said:

Thanks Randall,

is there any specific section do I need to upload the 1022 form?

Thanks

and do I have to delete the existing proof of address when I upload the new one?

16 minutes ago, Randall said:

The address can be changed by logging into your immiaccount and go the update details tab. Yes, you will need to upload evidence of your new address, so go to the upload documents tab, and upload it to the “address” tab. 

Regarding the marriage, you’ll need to fill a form for “Changes in Circumstances”, and upload it too. If you changed your name, add that new info, too. 

 

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1022.pdf

Thanks Randall,

is there any specific section do I need to upload the 1022 form?

Thanks

Hi,

I applied for Citizenship on 02/01/2021.

I have moved to a new place recently.i was single by the time I applied and I got married recently too.

How do I change my details on immi account? If I change the address, Do I have to upload any bank statements or letters under my new address? how do I change my status from single to married?

Thanks

hi

1 hour ago, Jerita said:

One of my Friend was saying that all the Restaurant manager and Cook cases are getting very scrutinised. They often visit the Company as well which delays the process. I am not sure whether its true or false .

Its not alwyas true , they would come check if they want to make sure the application is legit , or just randomly pay visit . It could be same for any other occupations too not just cooks and restaurant managers . 

17 hours ago, MMHF said:

Hello... yes there is no problem to cancel your private health insurance after getting bridging visa though you are entitled to get Medicare..BUT, i am not sure what visa you had before your 186 application.. if you was a 457 holder your bridging visa is not fully effective caz your 457 still active.. so to continue 457 you must comply the visa conditions,, mentaining the health insurance is one of them...

thank you

Hi ,

i have a friend you apllied for 186 like 8 months before his 457 expires, but he did the same , he canceled his private health cover and applied for medicare . Had no issues . As long as you are entitled to apply for medicare , you wouldn’t need to have that pivate health cover . But still its up to you to maintain that health cover or not . But it wont effect your visa 

3 hours ago, Mick1983 said:

Do 186 applicant need to maintain a private health insurance until there visa not got approved?

Hi 

what I did was canceled my private health cover and aaplied for medicare as soon as I got the bridging visa granted . I had no issue with that . Just letting you know 

cheers 

Hope more grants before Easter ..!!!

1 hour ago, Mick1983 said:

You are very lucky man  many many congrats. I am still waiting from August 2017. 20 months still no response from day one .

 

Occupation: Cook
State: Vic
Country: HR
Stream: Direct stream
Number of applicants: 1
Visa and Nomination applied:  30 August 2017
IMMI Status: Received

 

I literally had to wait just less than 7 Months.dont give up your hopes . Enjoy every single minute of your life . Eventually you will hear the good news . Keep yourself busy and time will fly . I will pray for everyone who is waiting for their golden email .fingers crossed.