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I can't comment on how long it will be for you as I'm in Victoria. But when we did my son's application I told them we needed it urgently for HECS. He didn't need an interview or test as was 17 but remarkably got approved and had a virtual ceremony within 3 months of application. I would definitely let them know about HECS as that could possibly help. All the best.

Fantastic news - which council in Victoria?

Just an update on my timeline as I received my citizenship ceremony today much earlier than I anticipated. Applied April 2020 Test March 2021 Ceremony Invitation received June 2021 Ceremony July 2021 I'm in Melbourne, Victoria - Bayside City Council. My husband has the same timeline as me but his test was 2 days after mine and he doesn't have his ceremony invitation yet as we unlinked our applications. I'm amazed to get the invitation to the ceremony so soon as it's only 3 months since my test and I'm in Victoria which must have a huge backlog. I just got out of hotel quarantine today so it's a good day!

It was when Victoria were doing online ceremonies which aren't happening now I don't think.

Congratulations! Can't believe this is for Melbourne as so quick. I was approved at end of March so hopefully will hear about ceremony soon. I'm currently in UK as my Father died so suspect on pause until I'm back. When did you apply?

Thanks for the reply - I know about the exemption. I am having to wait for the death certificate to apply, so will do this once I have it. How do I inform then I'm leaving the country?

Advice please. I am having to look at getting back to the UK imminently for my Dad's funeral. I have been approved and am now waiting on my citizenship ceremony appointment. Do I need to inform DHHS that I will be out of the country or will they know automatically? Thanks

I'm in Melbourne although not north area. Quite a few Melbourne applicants have been getting their invite to test/interview around 11 months after application. I applied April 2020 and got invite in March 2021 for May 2021 but rescheduled it for March 2021.

Hivthere. 1. Yes 2 different applications 2. Can do it from same immi account 3. I think child is included on one application, but check as I didn't have a child under 16 so no experience Good luck

We moved after lodging our application but before we went for interview. I updated our address on the immi account for both the applications and the officer who did my interview confirmed that the ceremony would take place at the new council where we had moved to. Hope that helps. Worth asking when you have your interview to make sure.

I asked a couple,of weeks ago at my interview and currently there are no virtual ceremonies in Victoria anymore.

Keep checking as things do change a lot u found

It's an automated rescheduling process done online - I actually changed mine 4 times as earlier appointments kept opening up. Totally up to you, but it won't affect your application should you try. Good luck with the test!

Great news! I managed to bring my test/interview forward considerably (rescheduled it for 3 days after I got the letter/email rather than waiting until mid-May). You may be able to do the same if you want to - just scroll down the letter and click in the reschedule link. My application stayed as 'received' and then changed to 'approved' shortly after I had passed the test and had my interview. Think that is normal.

I don't think Vic are offering virtual ceremonies. And the wait for even getting an interview/test here in Vic is significantly longer than any other state. It will happen, we just need to be patient.

Quick question. My husband had his interview and test today - passed with 100% and the immi account already says 'approved'. However, he has just received another email for another test and interview - and this showing up in his appointments tab in Immi. Has this happened to anyone else before? Thoughts? Thanks.

Maybe, but the lady after me who was having to show everything was seeing the same assessor/case worker as I saw.....

They only asked to see my Vic driving licence. I was a bit concerned as I changed my surname at 16 unofficially but used it on my passport and marriage certificate, but the case worker wasn't bothered by that. The lady after me was having to show everything though, so it really does depend on individual situations.

It's such a relief isn't it. I just had my interview and test today - also applied in April 2020 in Melbourne.

Just had my interview/test and my application is now approved today 29/3/21. My Dad is receiving palliative care but they won't expedite my application to enable me to get my Australian passport to fly to see him in UK. Anyone else in Victoria got a timeline for the wait for ceremonies once you get approval? Thanks in advance.

Thanks so much. Great username btw

Quick question - have just received my invitation to the interview and test and managed to reschedule for Monday 29 March. It says certified copies of documents are not acceptable, but I only have the certified copy of my birth certificate from the UK. It is a copy sent by the Register of Births etc so I am presuming it will be ok as it is not a photocopy that has been certified by an official, but rather still an official document. As for a bank notice to take - is it ok to just print out a bank statement and take that? We have recently moved so don't have any utilities yet. Thank in advance for your wisdom! And for those wondering - applied mid-April 2020, invitation received 25/3/21 for interview on 14/5/21 but have rescheduled it for Monday 29 March. In Melbourne, VIC

Congratulations! Just the ceremony to go now. I have just received my invitation for the test for mid-May but managed to reschedule for Monday. Also Melbourne, and applied mid-April 2020.

Congratulations! When did you apply?

No not got invite yet but expecting it soon based on others' experience