OjCorrosive

36 minutes ago, Indianinoz said:

Does this mean that they will until COVID restrictions cease to resume test/interview? If so, then we are at least 4-6 months away. I actually heard/read somewhere that they're trying to get a method that works even in the COVID restrictions which sounded encouraging. Now I'm confused.

Yes. The lady did mention they are working on a modality to see if they can resume testing and interviews as soon as possible. But she did say as I can understand the COVID-19 situation has made face to face interview impracticable for now. Personally I think their challenge is to 1. work out how to verify original documents via video links and also how to conduct the test without someone assisting the person taking it (If done via video link). Another aspect would be conducting it using strict social distancing technique. 

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. 

3 minutes ago, Dreaming_when said:

Congratulations @Scorpio110 ! Give us some details of how it went. Which state/council are you in? 

Congrats. 

12 hours ago, IndianzinOZ said:

Hi Guys,

I am asking this to guys who had virtual ceremony. Should we wear suit, professional dress for the ceremony or I will say just wear something professional waist above.

I am just wondering should we be doing the ceremony standing or sitting in front of laptop. I am working from home and I have got ceremony on 20th April 4 pm.

Congrats mate. I look forward to hear from you after your virtual ceremony on how it all went. Mine is for Wednesday.

13 hours ago, Joyfullheart said:

Can you please take a screenshot of the email in anticipation for ours ?

Good afternoon XXXXX,

You are invited to participate in a trial virtual one-on-one video Australian citizenship ceremony on Wed 22, 2020 at xxxxx.

 This virtual ceremony is part of an initial trial approach with the view to rolling out virtual ceremonies more broadly in the coming weeks and months.  

Could you please read through the following email as soon as possible and respond by 12pm, Tuesday, 21 April 2020 advising if you wish to participate.

 Please also advise if you wish to opt out of the virtual Citizenship Ceremony process.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

On 25/02/2020 at 17:38, OjCorrosive said:

I just got home from work and saw an email inviting me for a trial virtual ceremony for next week Wednesday. I have responded that I will love to participate as requested in the email. Waiting for their second email. Hopefully would come Monday. Cheers

Thanks to everyone for your advice on this platform. I just got my date for my citizenship ceremony today

7 hours ago, hushi19 said:

Hi guys, my husband and I will be elegible to apply early March

He is portuguese and recently got his passport renewed. When he did, the consulate kept his old passport. He called to ask for help in regards to proof of arrival to Oz (stated in his old passport). Consulate said they couldn't help. Any ideas of how we can prove his arrival to Australia? It was ages ago, around 2011-2012, he doesn't quite remember when he arrived exactly. Thank you. 

This is my opinion based on my experience. It is not a strict rule that he must have the evidence of his first entry. He can answer no to the question asking 'if he has evidence of his first arrival to Australia'. That was what I did because I had no evidence. And during the interview I was not asked for it. In fact, I asked the officer interviewing me that some people said they are asked for that. He said he does not need it, that they have it anyway. Having said that, if he has a photocopy of his previous passport or email of airline booking, he can carry it along on the day of interview. I took as much documents as I could and one unexpected one came handy during my interview. All the best with your application

22 hours ago, Loz87 said:

Thanks for getting back to me. That’s good to know.
May I ask your timeline? I haven’t seen anyone else applying in Tas yet so I’m curious. 
 

"May I ask your timeline?" Please check my signature. I just updated it

14 hours ago, Loz87 said:

Hi everyone,

Anyone know what the processing times are like for Tasmania? 
Thanks 

Although individual varies with processing time. Most people I know in Tassie is relatively fast compared to the mainland States and Territories. It took me approximately 3 months from application to Approval (Am still waiting for ceremony at the moment). However, I most state that I reschedule my test date.

27 minutes ago, Georgiegie said:

Hey guys, hope everyone is doing well!

Just wondering if anyone who had their test in Jan 2020 got their approval yet?

Cheers

Hi Georgiegie, I did my test same day as you but in Hobart. I got my approval on 29th Jan 2020. I know the 'anxiety' I had for just 1 week wait. You approval will come soon. 

8 hours ago, Manga said:

Hi everyone

I applied for citizenship 15/01/2020

Appointment letter received 4/02/2020

Interview and test 3/04/2020

My surname is not printed on my birth certificate, anyone have any idea what documents should I take with me at interview? 

It depend on what they ask of you on the day of the interview for identification. If For example you have your surname on your passport or driver license, you would be asked why the 'change' of name from what was on your birth certificate (ie if they as you to present this 3 documents). You might want to carry along an old document like your primary or secondary school certificate with your surname on it to prove it is your surname. I will also advised you to do a statutory declaration stating all the format of names you have on the documents and take along with you. All the best.