Kris9

Hi Greg, I received the invitation on 2nd Nov for the Ceremony on 6th Nov. Yes, it was through an email. I also know of about 4 or 5 other guys who had their VC on 6th all from the Brisbane council. Hope you receive it too. All the very best. Kris

It can take from a week to 2 weeks. Either way, approval letter is just a formality and is of not much use

Keep checking your online immi account. It can go from few minutes to few years based on the application.

Virtual.Ceremony.NSW@homeaffairs.gov.au

Our citizenship journey finally came to a sweet end. Just finished my online virtual ceremony (with my son). So, happy to get the opportunity to attend the virtual ceremony and become the citizens. It was a long journey. I wish the best for all of you. Just hang in there and you'll reach the destination.

Our citizenship journey finally came to a sweet end. Just finished my online virtual ceremony (with my son). So, happy to get the opportunity to attend the virtual ceremony and become the citizens. It was a long journey. I wish the best for all of you. Just hang in there and you'll reach the destination.

In my experience, it's always for the best to wait for few days after the exact date of eligibility, to apply for the citizenship. I've seen numerous cases where people have just rushed in, applied on the day or the next when they were eligible and got cancelled after paying the money, because the calculation was either wrong or due to some other issues. I personally waited for 3 weeks before I can apply, but suggest, atleast a week, to be in the safe side. Your husband can apply for all of you in his Immi Account. You and your husband will have two different applications and either of you can include your 2 yo in your application.

Thank you. Am sure you'll be getting soon enough. All the very best.

Hi Guys, finally received the Golden email today for the Virtual Citizenship Ceremony. Would like to know if we should explicitly reply to the email confirming that I'm okay with the given date/times and am willing to attend the VCC.

Yeap, for the Ceremony

Its mostly through the post but in some cases, by email as well.

It took me around 13 days. Anyway its not that useful piece of paper once you know its approved

Now-a-days due to covid, they aren't asking for or checking any original documents except the ID card (Passport/drivers license) at the test/interview. Atleast this is what has been the case for me and for many others I've known.

Currently March/April '20 applications are getting processed.

August/Sep '19 applications.

If its just you who's applying, then you don't have to worry about the Marriage Certificate, since you haven't changed any names.

Perfectly normal to have interviews at different times

Processing August/Sep 2019 applications

Feb end & March, 2020 applications are getting Test/Interviews now... Soon, you should be hoping

Hi Guys, anyone from Brisbane received the Ceremony invite recently for the upcoming 29th Oct or for a Virtual Ceremony? Thanks

Hi Guys, anyone from Brisbane received the Ceremony invite recently for the upcoming 29th Oct or for a Virtual Ceremony? Thanks

Thank you and all the very best for your Test/Interview. I was there today, and it was really pleasant experience for me. Read lot of negative reviews about DoHA in Brisbane, but my experience was entirely opposite. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Just finished my Test/Interview in the morning and when I came back home and checked, the status says "Approved". Now, the waiting starts for the Ceremony. Can we contact the dept for the Virtual Ceremony now that its approved or just wait for them to update us?

Just finished my Test/Interview in the morning and when I came back home and checked, the status says "Approved". Now, the waiting starts for the Ceremony. Do you know if we can contact the dept for the Virtual Ceremony now that its approved or just wait for them to update us?

Finally received the email today for the Interview/Test. Initial Test/Interview Date: 13/10/20 Rescheduled Date: 28/09/20