Ramy

5 hours ago, restaurant.manager said:

Hi friends,

Normally after test, when we get approval?

I had my test last week didn't get any approval yet. I heard some people get approval same day.

Sometimes the approval mail does not come at all. Check your immi account for application status after a week or so and it should be updated to approved.

12 hours ago, MSingh1 said:

Thanks for the quick response. 
It’s PCC from India. It’s being done by a 3rd party (vfs) in Australia The process takes 8 weeks as per their website. I believe vfs forwards the application for pcc to Indian consulate and then Indian consulate ask the police station in locality of address.  
My worry is that if the Indian police goes to my place in India then they will find it locked since I nobody lives there except me when I visit India. It’s still my permanent address in India. 

You don't need to worry about that scenario as this is not verification. The request is for a PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) which checks if there is any criminal history recorded against your name or not till the date when PCC is requested. If you don't have a police history recorded against your name, you don't need to worry. In any case, when the PCC comes it will be given to you and then you need to provide it further. So even if anything goes wrong, you will have the opportunity to get it corrected and then forward it. Hope this helps.

On 12/09/2022 at 15:44, Ramy said:

Not yet Mike. I am still waiting for any response on this. I too passed my test in May 2022.

Just for everyone's update, in the Wyndham Council one of the applicant I know has received the ceremony whose test date was 30th April 2022. So I guess those in May should expect the invite for the ceremony by October 2022 for November 2022 ceremony dates.

4 hours ago, restaurant.manager said:

Did you get approval after your test?

Nopes. But logged into my online immi account where the status was changed to Approved after a week or two. Then I called customer service and waited for almost an hour, while on the line and got the confirmation on the same.

4 hours ago, mikesmyth said:

Did you get any information about this?

Passed my test in May 2022, havent heard anything since.

Not yet Mike. I am still waiting for any response on this. I too passed my test in May 2022.

Hi Everyone,

Those who are in Wyndham Council and have received the ceremony invite for September 2022 ceremony dates, could you please confirm your dates who were approved for citizenship in April 2022?

Would really appreciate your response on the same.

Regards

Ramy

Hi Everyone,

Usually how much in advance the invite is sent for the ceremony. I heard somewhere that the invite are usually sent out to you 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Is that correct? Has anybody received a ceremony invite less than this timeline or less than 3 weeks from date of ceremony?

Appreciate your response on the same in advance.

55 minutes ago, Kuwind said:

Once u r approved it doesnt matter  

Thanks so much, Kuwind for the update. Much appreciated...!!!

4 hours ago, SSY said:

It was explained that I had stayed 90 days and more after my initial entry to Australia (after the PR grant) and the date I settled in Australia.

 

How does it impact if you stay for more than 90 days after the application has been approved? Anyone, any idea..??

On 21/08/2022 at 12:39, Kuwind said:

Not quite sure yet.. someone said 30th apr but dont know if it was linked with other applicant.. but till 19th apr for sure 

Thanks a lot Kuwind for the response. Fingers crossed, hopefully, I will get it soon... Mine was on 9th May and so far haven't received the invite...

54 minutes ago, SSY said:

Hi

I have this unique situation here. If anyone had a similar situation or know the process, let me know.

Prior to my interview, I received a further email requesting to fill up 1399 form, which I done and uploaded.

in the interview, the office asked for my police clearance. I told I was not asked for it, but only for the 1399 form. Upon checking, the officer apologized and said it was their mistake during the pre-assessment. He still allowed me to go ahead and take the test and said that he will send an email later for me to get the police clearance. He did not check any documents. I have passed the test.

 

1. how long will it take for them to get back to me on the police clearance email.

2. If I do not received the email for a few days, how do I followed up with Immigration office? Any email address or phone I can call to?

3. My husband had got the approval letter for him and our kids. 
     I do not want my situation to affect their place for citizenship ceremony as I mention in the application to attend together.

     How do I inform Immigration that we would like to have separate ceremonies.

 

Appreciate if anyone can help.

First login to your online immi account and see what's the status of your application appearing. If it's Approved then I guess they may not ask for any further information from you at all, however, do your due diligence.

13 hours ago, Kuwind said:

I think u r asking about wyndham.. yes applicants from april also received invite for 18th September and mar approved applicants for 17th September 

Thanks a lot for the response Kuwind. Yes, I’m after Wyndham Council updates only.

 Any idea till what date in April has got invite for ceremony?

Hi All,

Has anybody who was approved for citizenship in VIC later than 28th March 2021 received the invite for ceremony?

Appreciate your response in advance.

 Regards

2 hours ago, Kuwind said:

Applicants approved upto around 11Mar have been invited for the July ceremony. Next one is only in September. If ur travelling period is between this time frame .. i dont think there is any need to inform them... they have kept us hanging for long.. 

Thanks for the response Kuwind. And yes, my traveling period is between this time frame and will be back before the next ceremony date.

Hello all,

Just a few queries to ask:

1. What's the latest date up to which Wyndham Council invited for ceremonies? I read one of the comments saying up to 9th March 2022.

2. If someone needs to go overseas for approximately a month, then does he/she need to inform if they are planning to come back before the next ceremony date listed on the council website?

Please suggest.

18 minutes ago, MLB_Applicant said:

Did anyone receive citizenship ceremony invitation for 24th July in Wyndham Council? My application moved to approved state on 28th March 2022 and waiting for invitation.

I guess Arsa0107 who was approved on 4th March 2022 has got the invite.

On 02/07/2022 at 02:11, Yameen said:

They asked for a Police clearance certificate for a recent 30 days visit of my country of birth. Such certificates will be required for every visit till the application is approved and finalised.

What if the application is approved but not finalised? Do we still need a PCC for a visit to the home country..??

I asked Peter to organize virtual ceremonies but it seems that it's DoHA who is not allowing virtual ceremonies. Please find attached the screenshot of the email.

11 hours ago, Arsa0107 said:

We got invitation today for 24th July ceremony..my application approved on 4th March 

Congratulations Arsa....!!! 

15 hours ago, Arsa0107 said:

 

Can you please share which was the initial email to which the email was sent and the response is received...??

On 24/06/2022 at 19:28, Arsa0107 said:

Wyndham council who’s application approved after June 2022 , they  need to wait until next year for ceremony as per Wyndham council officials .

Any idea about the applications approved in May 2022..??

Hi Everyone,

Has anybody recently received invite for the ceremony? Can they please update their timeline from the interview/test date?

Regards

Ramy