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On 28/04/2021 at 05:29, IMA said:

@Randall Thanks so much for the reply. I submitted my application last night with translations I already had. I guess I can request for free translations and attach them via my ImmiAccount. Thanks again for the info.

When it comes to translation they accept those documents that were translated for permanent residence purpose even when its not NAATI there is no caution there. it's just a waste of money since they already accept them for PR. I never translated anything with NAATI and it was all approved, I just placed a note on the title saying this translation is exactly the one that was used for PR.

To translate everything again is not really smart but certainly good for the translation business.

3 hours ago, tatiana said:

Brisbane really doesn't offer the virtual ceremony???  May I ask where do you know this from?

Well i asked myself like 4 times and not even a single answer from them. Also from the timelines of people in the forum not a single VR in QLD; despite many offered in Melbourne, Adelaide and NSW.

Nah mate no one cares. it is used for identification purpose since you used it to enter Australia unlike visa applications citizenship is not a visa. You should renew if you intend to travel overseas but it has nothing to do with your application. 

Brisbane now hasn't had a ceremony for close to 3 months what a shame! to add insult to injury QLD is the only state that doesn't even offer virtual ceremonies. These timelines are just unacceptable! 

Lock down just hit Brisbane for the next 3 days starting at 5 pm the ceremony is on the 1st April at 7pm a couple hours after the lock down is supposed to be lifted. Did we dodge the cancelation of the ceremony or not?? 

4 hours ago, Kevin6370 said:

Hi all, 

I applied citizenship on 12 may 2020 in Sydney office.

I know many people applied in May have already got invited in January 2021. But I didn’t get any information.

I really need citizenship urgently cause the due date of my baby is in August. And his/her mom is in oversea now. If I can’t get citizenship before due date, I have to take the baby back to my birth country and apply passport then get Australia visa, which is very difficult because of COVID.

Is there any way that  I can speed up my application or at least check out the status of my case? 
 

Thank you.

 

 

August is a long time from now mate, i would guess you should be good by then. Sydney delays the tests but is one of the few states that give you the option for virtual ceremony i have seen people in this forum from Sydney who got their ceremony one week after they got approved. That s a pretty quick turnaround if you ask me. You should be alright just email them once you get your test/approval.

13 hours ago, Tien1993 said:

Hi. I hope someone in this thread had been or still on 187 or RSMS visa can shred some lights for me. I have been on my RSMS visa from 10/2019 till now so it's around 16 months in. I have been invited for citizenship test on 25th this month. My work has been very nasty to me even tho I'm one of their best workers all because I don't suck up to the new head chef and he decided to transfer me to another venue which 30 mins away from my home. So my question is can I resign after I give my test and DHA approve my application? Or I need to wait till my ceremony? Thank you. 

Hello Tien,

There have been some instances where employees have been bullied because their boss knows they have leverage over them through these types of visas (conditional visas). This behaviour is also exacerbated by workers showing fear rather than standing up for themselves.

First your health must be a priority not your visa or employment, i understand that this is not easy for most people but you are in luck because Australia has a strong and independent Judicial system that does not tolerate bullying anywhere including the workplace. The FWC is Australia's national workplace tribunal that regulates employees and employers. You should direct all concerns, complaints or unfair dismissals to them regardless of your visa the law doesn't discriminate against employees based on their work status in Australia as long as they are legally allowed to work. 

You shouldn't resign without documenting what's going on and have at least some evidence of workplace harassment or bullying. The best way to document and have evidence of such events is to contact the FWC and make a formal complaint if need be. With such evidence it becomes hard for DHA to cancel your visa because you can show that you had a compelling reason to resign. You can also visit a Psychologist or a doctor if the matter is serious enough which can also be used as evidence. With that said i would advice showing strength while remaining composed and respectful towards your employer.

However your employer sending you to another venue because you think he doesn't like you ....doesn't seem like a compelling reason to me to breach your visa conditions. If its just a matter of not liking each other than that is not serious enough and you should wait until your ceremony or the 24 month mark whichever comes first. 

Take care

On 16/02/2021 at 15:17, rob56 said:

Hi
It came from "virtual.ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au". I also emailed this address asking for a virtual ceremony after my application was approved. Not sure if that made a difference on the timeline though.

 

Hi Rob,

Your case seems quite unusual really, If i were you i would call DHA and check with them or email them again. There is no reason why you shouldn't be getting yours months ago.

Cheers

10 hours ago, galisuman said:

I heard who ever passed the test in September in metro Brisbane have got their ceremonies done last month 26th so I would say 4 months lead time from when you got approval

I actually know a friend who in Brisbane who got his ceremony on the 26th Last month and he took the test in October. So if you are in the December pack maybe you are next but there is no ceremony for Feb so the earliest for you now is the 18th of March.