SunMoon

3 hours ago, Ding said:

Cong! 

A question, did you received any message from the department to ask you to be onshore in 2021, then you came back; or you came back by your own decision? 
And how did the DHA know you were onshore in May 2021, did you notify them? 
My case is similar with yours (being offshore for a period), appreciate your answers. 

Thanks!

No, I had not received any message nor invitation. All these 14 months offshore I had been in limbo, thinking they'd cancel my application for being offshore for so long. Finally, I bite the bullet and bought more or less affordable ticket for covid era, came in Australia, did 2-week quarantine. I had not had a clue what was happening with my application. So, I decided to make it look active. I changed my phone number, some other details, in order to ring a bell that I am back. Suddenly I received the invitation for the test  Was happy to the moon and back. After passing the test started begging them by emails to grant me a virtual ceremony. And got the invitation! Persistence is the key :-)))

Yay! I'm Aussie ))

PR granted: January 2014
Moved to Australia: November 2016
Citizenship application lodged: January 2020
Went overseas: March 2020
Returned onshore in Sydney: May 2021
Test invitation for: 22 June 2021
Test Rescheduled for: 11 June 2021
Approved: 11 June 2021
Requested virtual ceremony on the basis of job
Virtual ceremony: 6 July 2021
Inner West Council NSW

42 minutes ago, ozshuttler said:

Test completed today. My application is on Received status as my NZ police Clearance has to be verified before they finalise my case. The officer said it might be 2-5 days for verification but given most ppl here with received status had to wait 2 months for status change, I think I'm also on the waiting game. Next update after approval. 

Also, they indicated 6-8 months waiting time for ceremony in Brisbane city council.

I did a FOI on number of applications awaiting ceremony in Brisbane city council and the number is ~8100.

Hi, 

Can  you please advise the format or template for FOI? I would like to submit FOI for Inner West NSW number waiting for ceremony...

23 hours ago, mukesh665544 said:

Congratulations. Which city mate?

Thanks. Lewisham NSW

Hi Guys

I have received an invitation for the test. Do you know if I can upload a re-issued Birth Certificate of my child now before going to the actual test? 

Hi Guys, I applied for citizenship in January 2020, however, left to overseas soon after and returned to Australia a few days ago. Have not heard back from immigration - the status is received. Please advise what I can do to revive the application. Can FOI help?