coquette

49 minutes ago, ramot said:

My husband’s took 2 weeks longer as well!? They must be more of a concern than us !!

My Application got approved today  yaay ! Only my husband's still pending 

3 minutes ago, Manga said:

Hi Everyone

I just received approval letter today

Citizenship application 16-01-2020

Test- 30-09-2020

Approval 30-09-20

Approval letter received  7-10-2020

Ceremony ?

Immi account status still showing Received for my wife but we both received approval letters.

City Brisbane

Moreton bay council

Congratulations! My son received his approval letter too aweek after the test. Me and my husband still received though and no surprise letters received.  Update us pls when u get invited for the ceremony. 

4 minutes ago, K amin said:

I received interview and test letter for 17 April 2020 but they postponed my exam cause of corona .

im still waiting for rescheduling my exam again 

anyone have idea how long I still have to wait ? 
 

it really all depends on which state/city.. mine was postponed too in 29/4 , they re invited me again 23/9, Sydney CBD office

16 minutes ago, Bondi797 said:

Applied for citizenship: 11 Feb 2020

Test/Interview: Waiting 

 

It’s nearly been 8 months, I’ve applied in Sydney and requested the CBD office.

 

Anyone had their test/interview in Sydney in similar application time?

I got my test a week ago in sydney CBD office, applied 08/2019

5 hours ago, Georgiegie said:

I don't mean to sound negative but I am:

• a single applicant with no immediate family
• from a low-risk country
• with a very straightforward life history
• crystal clear police clearances
• no overseas trips during the entire 4-year permanent residence

I had my test on 21.01.2020, and my application is still "Pending" ... 8 months, 18 days since the date of the interview. 

I think my case just fell through the cracks, I'm so sad 

I do hope that this will not be the case for you! 

Any luck calling them and ask?

3 minutes ago, Manga said:

I think it is too early to panic, I have seen someone posted in another forum that they have received approval letter even their application status wasn't changed to approved

Oh ! I hope that! It scared me when I saw some people really waited very long time (like months) then they got a further assessment required or Approved. Hoping for the best 

Is it too early to panic because we are not approved yet for our citizenship applications after we did the test on 29/09

On 02/09/2020 at 00:32, Mariatif said:

Hi, I took my citizenship test on 4/08/2020. The lady checked all my docs and said all was good. Passed my test but my immi account still says 'Further assessment'. What does it mean? Is it normal ? Thanks 

Hi, can i ask you if you figured out what they meant by further assessment?

5 hours ago, vickyplum said:

Congrats!  I've got my interview/test date now for Sydney CBD, but of course in the meantime I sent my passport back to UK for renewal (it was a gamble that (i) it expires and I can't travel if the border reopens or (ii) or I don't have it back in time for the test).  So I will probably end up rescheduling the test date, as UK passport processing is much slowed down because COVID.

that is a bit annoying.. hopefully you can reschedule for a suitable date soon. We will all get our citizenship eventually ..it is just taking looooooooooooong time

7 minutes ago, Manga said:

My wife has also passed the test just half an hour before me and my son is included in her application, status of her application is still showing Received

City Brisbane

For us My son got approved straight away after he passed the test, but both me and my husband are still not approved. I think it is very random .. 

41 minutes ago, Manga said:

Hey Guys

Citizenship application approved today,

Application submitted 16 Jan 2020

Citizenship test and interview 30 September 2020

Approved 30 September 2020

Ceremony-.   Waiting?

wow that was super quick! congratulations. 

1 minute ago, cams326 said:

Oh that's good to hear! May I ask when and where you lodged yours?

Still keeping my fingers crossed!  I honestly don't mind doing online ceremony now tbh. I just want to be eligible for the homebuilder grant lol

Below is my status !

well am hopeful though it needs a miracle to get the ceremony before December. I read somewhere they may extend the home builder grants beyond December and also extend the building constructions condition to resume within 6 months rather than 3 months. 

Citizenship application : 07/08/2019

Received invitation to do the test : 02/2020

Initial Test Date: 27/04/2020 (Cancelled due to covid)

Second Test Invitation: 11/09/2020

Test Date: 27/09/2020- Passed (All of us Husband, myself and son)

Application: My husband and I still RECEIVED , My Son got approved same day after he is done the test.

Ceremony: TBA

City: Sydney CBD

On 29/09/2020 at 14:57, Ricomate said:

This is not correct. It's been open for around 1 month now. Actually, I had my test in the Sydney CBD office last week. They seem to interview 3-5 people every 15 minutes, as I can see. 

 

I agree, we got ours yesterday and we were 6 persons at a time for the interview (each with own officer of course)

On 10/08/2020 at 12:04, cams326 said:

Hi everyone,

I lodged my citizenship a few weeks ago. I am just wondering if there is anyone's application here that was processed quicker than expected? I am kind of hoping to still be able to get the $25K grant from government if there is any chance the citizenship will be granted this year.

Thank you all

 

We are on the same boat with you, did our test yesterday and just hoping a miracle happens and we become citizens before the home builder grant expires. We actualy asked for a virtual ceremony when we were asked if we want one, our application still not approved though yet. 

Hi Guys

Just a quick update , so we did our test (me , my husband and my elder son) in Sydney CBD office yesterday. Easy process, you just show your IDs and original documents attached to your application to the officer, then they ask you if you are interested in a virtual ceremony which we said yes of course (they said the councils are still having no ceremonies allowed). We all had different officers though .

We did the test and we all passed, only my son got his application approved an hour after , me and my husband still showing received until now. No idea why still but I assume maybe because we went for a holiday overseas once (my son did not leave the country at all).

Anyways will let you all how we go! hopefully our applications get approved with no further delays or requests . 

Cheers all

Citizenship application : 07/08/2019

Received invitation to do the test : 02/2020

Initial Test Date: 27/04/2020 (Cancelled due to covid)

Second Test Invitation: 11/09/2020

Test Date: 27/09/2020- Passed

Application: Received

Ceremony: TBA

City: Sydney CBD

1 hour ago, babysleep said:

heyy congrats and good luck to your test~

May I know when did you submit the application and which council you are with?

I applied 7 August 2019 , sydney CBD

35 minutes ago, vickyplum said:

You should be ok to renew the passport it after you've done the test... I think...  It can get complicated when more than one of these things happens at the same time!

Hopefully they do not postpone the whole process because of that

3 minutes ago, vickyplum said:

Oh that's good!!!!!  Congratulations - and not too long to wait either. Now you just have to remember all the answers to the questions again 

i know right!

I just found out my son's passport (under 16) expired few days ago ..do not know what to do now

On 10/09/2020 at 09:13, vickyplum said:

@coquette

 

I just called and was told all the information is on this page (https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship) - ie, which offices are now open.

 

I tried to get more info, asking if there was any rough timeframe for tests to recommence but was told all the information they have is the page above.

Hello! I have an UPDATE

Received an email , appointment and test set for 27/9 in sydney CBD office! Soooo happy

23 hours ago, vickyplum said:

@coquette

 

I just called and was told all the information is on this page (https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship) - ie, which offices are now open.

 

I tried to get more info, asking if there was any rough timeframe for tests to recommence but was told all the information they have is the page above.

Thanks for letting me know! We have no option but to wait hopefully soon 

20 hours ago, vickyplum said:

Yes, I'm in the same position.

Applied for citizenship June 2019, received an invite to interview/test on 2 March 2020 (in Sydney CBD office for 27 April). Received a cancellation email on 7 April and I haven't heard anything since!  I read on one of the government websites that both CBD and Parramatta offices are open again, so I would really hope applications are being progressed, and we'll hear something soon.

I carried out some searching for more information on test dates etc, but everything just seems to say "don't contact us, we'll be in touch with you when we're ready". I could give them a call but really not sure how far that will get me. There's no email address or electronic way of getting in touch, as far as I can see.

 

Yes we are exactly in the same boat! I also thought to give them a call but yeah did not think i will get anywhere. Will update you if I received any comminication from them. Cheers 

Hi everyone

Anyone got their citizenship test and appointment postponed because of COVID and have received a new date? we applied for our citizenship in 08/19 , received an email on 02/20 to do the test on 28/04, unfortunately got cancelled on 07/04. Until now we have not received any updates. We are supposed to have our tests in Sydney CBD office, I know they started again the tests and the interviews 3 weeks ago. Any one in our position?