VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME)

On 10/03/2022 at 12:47, microstarba said:

Updated approval

Hi Microstarba,

If you don't mind, could you please tell me if you applied for the passport after the ceremony? How long after the ceremony were you able to apply and have you received it? If you have, how long did it take after you applied?

Thanks

17 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

Wowww that was quick. I never thought test on saturday was an option. Hopefully u wiĺ be approved soon.

 

Thanks Kuwind. 

Me neither. I never thought that they would even be open on a Saturday so it was quite a surprise there for me as well. Either 30 April 2022 was available or 6 May 2022. I am pretty sure it showed all other dates were not available. I do not remember now to be honest.

As we head towards elections, it seems like Victoria has got some wheels tied with it (working on Saturdays) 
Good to be in the city on a Saturday btw. Its quiet and you can have little fun driving around. Finding parking is the best feeling ever. 
 

A quick update. Test/interview done today. 

I received my test/interview invitation via email yesterday (20 April 2022). @MLB_Applicant (thank you for sharing the link to reschedule the date). Luckily, I was able to reschedule my appointment to 30 April 2022 (today).

Just came back from the test centre (passed the test). To my surprise, they were open on a Saturday. The whole thing took about 25 minutes for me (about 5 minutes for the interview and under 20 mins for the test).

We entered the premises, entered the client ID and were asked to go to level 2. The lady just asked for the driver's license and passport to verify details. Confirmed basic details like DoB and address. I was allowed to sit the test. But you must take along all the required documents they have listed on the invitation email. 

Some tips for everyone. Do study the material available online as the questions were little tricky for me (it would possibly just be me as I panic and get nervous quite easily). I managed to score 100% after spending good time. 

- Please do spend time understanding the question.

- Avoid making choices in a hurry.

- Do not create hassle for yourself.

- You will not miss the train.

- There is plenty of time. 

- First attempt is not end of the world

I came back after the test. 

Another important thing. I am an owl who spent all night studying the online testable material and that was the reason I confidently rescheduled the test/interview to today (when I only received the invitation yesterday). Another reason was that I was done waiting for over 13 months after applying. So I just wanted to get done with it. 

I will now be waiting for approval and ceremony. 

This forum provides a lot of information and gives hope, specially to those who have been waiting for a very long time. Everyone goes through the same process. Do not lose hope and stay focused.

Thank you everyone and good luck.

1 hour ago, Kezzles said:

Applied 16 March 2021

Interview and test received today for 23 May in Melbourne 

any tips??? 

Congratulations Kezzles 

22 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

The feeling was mutual..Happy for us mate 🥳 

It was, indeed.

Most of the people in my circle who had applied in March last year, have received the invite, including myself.

1 hour ago, Kuwind said:

Fingers crossed..today

27 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

Recieved invite for the test application date 26 mar

Congratulations mate.

I just checked my email and I have also FINALLY received the test/interview invite for 24 May 2022 Tuesday. 
I was honestly losing hope. Waiting without any information tests your patience big time. 
I am happy for you Kuwind.

Best of luck with the test. 

6 hours ago, Kuwind said:

Hi.. any update at ur end??

no luck yet. Still waiting. 

On 22/04/2022 at 18:01, HP2019 said:

These figures I recorded by myself over last few years.

You're amazing. Thanks for sharing.

12,263 more citizenship applications submitted last month (March 2022) ==> by conferral. Somewhat 19,000 applications were processed from all over Australia. Far better than 10,000-12,000 applications getting processed previously. Wait game continues...  

4 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

Hopefully fingers crossed.. do share if u have any update

sure will 

7 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

Really there is no movement on the tracker yesterday n today.  Last updated is 1st Mar.. urs in 17th right?  Did the person who received invite is in melbourne or regional victoria?

Nah, we share the same council. They received the invite few days back, which is a good news. 
Yes, mine is 17 March 2021. I strongly believe that it is only a matter of days until we hear something. March 2022 is so far looking good. 3-4 months on average after approval for ceremonies is also not bad. Not bad at all for Victoria. 

On 11/04/2022 at 12:44, Kuwind said:

Still waiting for test invite.. applied Mar 26 2021.. wyndham council

Thanks for the reply. Please do let us know when you hear something. 
Just heard from someone who had applied late March 2021, they got test date for later this month. 

5 hours ago, Kuwind said:

Anyone from wyndham council had ceremony today.. if so what was the approval date please.. trying to get an idea how far is wyndham in ceremonies.. thanks

Could you please share your timeline?

13 hours ago, Kezzles said:

Applied 11 March 2021 still no news. Live in Geelong and updated new passport in February still dating received. Hoping I c get an invite to test soon. Anyone else in Geelong waiting? 

I applied on March 17, 2021. Still waiting for the invite. We shall hear something in the next few weeks. Probably by end of this month or mid next month. Please do let us know if you hear something from the department. 

On 29/03/2022 at 20:45, MLB_Applicant said:

Thank You. Please use the below link to reschedule your original appointment by entering your clientID, FamilyName.

https://appointments.homeaffairs.gov.au/login

Thank you!

18 hours ago, MLB_Applicant said:

Please find my citizenship details below.

 

Citizenship Application Submission : 28th Jan 2021

Test/Interview invite: 18th March 2022

Test/Interview:  28th March 2022 ( original date was 21st April 2022 and rescheduled to 28th March 2022)

Approval: 28th March 2022 (Approved after 2 hours of test completion)

Council  : Wyndham City Council, VIC

Ceremony: Waiting

 

Does someone share the current waiting time for ceremony in Wyndham city council?

Many congratulations. Could you please confirm, how were you able to reschedule the test?

Thank you. Please do let us know when you apply for the passport and finally get it. And all the best for your ceremony. 

6 hours ago, microstarba said:

Updated ceremony invitation. Guys this is surprisingly fast as I thought it would be another 6-8 months wait for the ceremony so I hope this is a good sign for all the people waiting in VIC

Many congratulations. It's an exciting news. Hope they keep up the pace. To my surprise, they took care of about 18,000 citizenship applications last month (overall - by conferral). So happy that things are slowly speeding up.

20 minutes ago, username303 said:

 

That's good to know. Sounds like there's still a bit of a wait for us who applied in June then...

Do keep an eye on the emails and keep checking the immi account for any news/message/update. 

3 hours ago, username303 said:

Application date: 30th June 2021 from Melbourne. 

Status on Immi is still showing as Received. It's been 9 months now. Anyone else on the same boat as me?

Too many people including myself are in the same boat as you. Someone who applied in Jan 2021, he only got the invite few days back for the test in late April 2022. So, slow and steady, we are getting there. 

On 04/03/2022 at 16:05, Crazy 4 said:

Any luck for Jan/21 in vic ?

Not sure if things are quick than before but based on how things are going at the moment, you can expect an invitation this month for the test next month. Please let us know if you hear something.

22 hours ago, Athens07 said:

Fingers crossed! I’m in the same boat and I can feel your concerns. By the way is ridiculous that covid situation has been used for delays ! Especially when they’re working from home. Except if at home they doing anything else except working. I’m waiting 9 months after my interview/test day for approval. 15 months in total after my application lodgement. And it is stressful. Especially when I faced that with my permanent visa approval in past waiting for 4,5 years .  

That's actually agonising and stressful. 9 months after the interview, yet no approval or update. Hope you hear something soon. The whole visa process, permanent residence and citizenship process is a total chaos. I would say, a nightmare. Every month processing times on the offical website change. How fair is that. I have noticed, on average 12000 people apply for citizenship each month (by conferral) from all over Australia. And yet, Victoria is in severe backlog. What is more painful is that there is no answer, no solution, nothing. 

I have been following this forum for more than a year now. You guys have been amazing. Your posts are very helpful.

Here is my timeline:

State: Victoria

Permanent Residence 16 March 2020 
Citizenship Application Submission 17 March 2021
Heard nothing since then.
Waiting on Test/Appointment
Waiting on Ceremony

13 to 24 months to process is pretty unfair I think. Specially when we see other states doing so well when it comes to processing citizenship applications. Victoria is the second largest state (population wise) after NSW. Yet, NSW is way  ahead of us. NSW has suffered lot more than any other state. Victoria was on the second. The processing times for applications have been pathetic. 

Patience is being tested big time as one can not plan anything. Have not seen family in years. But I am hopeful that I will hear something in the next couple of months from the department. Everyone out there, waiting, stay strong, stay connected. You all are super-awesome. Live the dream and stay blessed. Hope you guys hear from the department soon.