margret1 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hello there I logged my citenzenship application form online 3 weeks ago and heard nothing does anyone no the time frame?? Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jocat Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi There, I'm currently waiting on a date for my ceremony and have been doing so for quite some time now. My local council is Woollahra but have heard nothing since the approval letter back in July. I've read that the whole process should be no more than 6 months but I've heard of some pepole waiting longer than this. I think it really depends on your local council and when they can fit you in for a ceremony. June 16th 2012: Applied for Citizenship July 4th 2012: Took Citizenship Test July 5th 2012: Citizenship Application Approved July 9th 2012: Recived approval letter from DIAC *STILL WAITING ON CEREMONY* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Just curious - can you request to do it on Australia Day (would be nice) or do they tell you when it has to be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 They tell you when it will be and usually wait until they have enough to make it an "event". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jocat Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi There, I'm currently waiting on a date for my ceremony and have been doing so for quite some time now. My local council is Woollahra but have heard nothing since the approval letter back in July. I've read that the whole process should be no more than 6 months but I've heard of some pepole waiting longer than this. I think it really depends on your local council and when they can fit you in for a ceremony. June 16th 2012: Applied for Citizenship July 4th 2012: Took Citizenship Test July 5th 2012: Citizenship Application Approved July 9th 2012: Recived approval letter from DIAC November 8th 2012 - Recived letter from DIAC on ceremony date November 21st 2012 - Ceremony UPDATE - recived my letter from DIAC last night. Ceremony set for 21st November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Congrats jocat! That's good news! My time line is: Applied for Citizenship : 25th October, 2012 Citizenship Test: WAITING My local council is Brisbane. Did you upload form 1195 (Identity Declaration) or did you physically take it with you for your appointment? Thanks. Good luck to the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Thanks for that info. Can you please answer my Question? ^^ Hi There, I'm currently waiting on a date for my ceremony and have been doing so for quite some time now. My local council is Woollahra but have heard nothing since the approval letter back in July. I've read that the whole process should be no more than 6 months but I've heard of some pepole waiting longer than this. I think it really depends on your local council and when they can fit you in for a ceremony. June 16th 2012: Applied for Citizenship July 4th 2012: Took Citizenship Test July 5th 2012: Citizenship Application Approved July 9th 2012: Recived approval letter from DIAC November 8th 2012 - Recived letter from DIAC on ceremony date November 21st 2012 - Ceremony UPDATE - recived my letter from DIAC last night. Ceremony set for 21st November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Can someone please answer my question? ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) No idea to the answer sorry - our Citizenship came through in 1993 and we only had to take our Brit passports along to the ceremony to prove who we were. Why not ring the Citizenship people and ask them. Edited November 10, 2012 by Rossmoyne It's Saturday and my Grammar hat got left in the waldrobe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) Thanks for that. Yeah i guess I will call them now. Thanks so much. Edited November 10, 2012 by freakLFC Unnecessary use of words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairystar32 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Goodness, I hope it doesnt take that long here. We are going to have to pay sons Uni fees in March and applying in Feb. We are hoping its all done, before the next payment is due in August, so he can get a student loan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thats exactly what my concern is as well. I applied on 25th Oct and i really want to be able to start uni in feb! for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm a bit confused about some of the comments regarding university fees. Don't you need to be a permanent resident before you can apply for citizenship? Aren't university fees the same for permanent residents as they are for citizens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm a bit confused about some of the comments regarding university fees. Don't you need to be a permanent resident before you can apply for citizenship? Aren't university fees the same for permanent residents as they are for citizens? Yes you need to be a permanent resident before you can apply for Citizenship - see the DIAC website for qualification details. Not sure about the permanent residency/Citizenship status and uni fees though so you might need to check that with the Uni you are wishing to enrol at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairystar32 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi yes You need to be a PR before you can get citizenship. You need to have been in Australia for 4 years and been PR for at least 1 yr. The fees are the same for PR residents as citizens, but you cannot get a student loan unless you are a citizen. So as a PR you need to find the money and pay upfront for each semesters fees, when your a citizen, you are then eligible to be able to get a student loan to pay the fees, as in the UK. I'm a bit confused about some of the comments regarding university fees. Don't you need to be a permanent resident before you can apply for citizenship? Aren't university fees the same for permanent residents as they are for citizens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Goodness, I hope it doesnt take that long here. We are going to have to pay sons Uni fees in March and applying in Feb. We are hoping its all done, before the next payment is due in August, so he can get a student loan! From taking the test we waited six months for the ceremony! That's our council though, yours may be quicker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gokichan Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi Jocat, Great news for you! congrats to becoming an Aussie. I have a question if you could answer. Do I need to have overseas or Oz police clearance again when applying online? (I travel overseas for 10 days in the year prior to applying for citizenship). Thanks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LojaChica Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Applied 10th May Citizenship Test 9th July Approval Letter Received 20th July Waiting for a Ceremony.........................Kogarah/Rockdale.....Sydney Council Anyone else in the same position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcillc Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hello there I logged my citenzenship application form online 3 weeks ago and heard nothing does anyone no the time frame?? Much appreciated Applied 12th May 2012 (paper application, Melbourne) Citizenship Test 29th July Approval Letter Received 1st August Ceremony invite 21st October Ceremony Yesterday (12th November) - Whittlesea Council, VIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andychapp Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Ha,ha same council as me. Applied 10th MayCitizenship Test 9th July Approval Letter Received 20th July Waiting for a Ceremony.........................Kogarah/Rockdale.....Sydney Council Anyone else in the same position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeorgeD Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 You don't need to do it in your own council area! A friend of my wife's phoned our council to see if he could do his in Logan rather than Gold Coast. He said it was going to be easier for friends to attend...the person he spoke to in Logan said it wasn't a problem, they get asked all the time! Maybe phone neighbouring councils if there is an impending deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest machined Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi all! I thought I should share ours, online lodgement- 16th October 2012 Citizenship appointment and test - 20th November 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margret1 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Congrats jocat freakLFC I did my online did you have any luck?? I still not heard anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margret1 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi machead when did you hear back?? I did mine online on the 16th October and heard nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Submitted application online Sat 3 November 2012 Money taken for fees and appointment for test Mon 5 November test 14 November (tomorrow) Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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