RegDwight Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hello, I'm starting this thread because couldn't find enough information on citizenship ceremonies and dates. I'm hoping someone here on the forums might be able to assist. I applied for my citizenship in March, sat the test and received an approval by late April. It is now October and almost 6 months later and I have not received any new information. I'm concerned as the letter I received from DIAC said I must attend a ceremony within 12 months - it's not that I don't want, I just haven't been advised when:err: Does any have information on this. I'm in Melbourne and applied at CBD office. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'd give your nominated shire a ring - we had a wait of a few months before getting our invitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'd give your nominated shire a ring - we had a wait of a few months before getting our invitation How would I know which my nominated shire is? Are you referring to the local council I am part of? I went to their website, and it suggested that I contact DIAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Oh got her letter of approval last week and rang the Mornpen shire offices as she wants to do the Australia Day ceremony rather than the Nov one. The woman on the other end of the phone told her that the shire doesn't get a list of applicants for the ceremony until two weeks or so before the date. She did make a note that the oh is unavailable for nov (assuming she is on the list) and to put her in for Jan. Not sure that really helps, but its the info we currently have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Oh got her letter of approval last week and rang the Mornpen shire offices as she wants to do the Australia Day ceremony rather than the Nov one. The woman on the other end of the phone told her that the shire doesn't get a list of applicants for the ceremony until two weeks or so before the date. She did make a note that the oh is unavailable for nov (assuming she is on the list) and to put her in for Jan. Not sure that really helps, but its the info we currently have.... Thanks dmjg. I'll give my local council (Stonnington) a call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze out any info from them. In either case two weeks prior seems like a really short notice period on their part just in case someone couldn't make the ceremony - then they would have to reschedule and wait another 3 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Thanks dmjg. I'll give my local council (Stonnington) a call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze out any info from them. In either case two weeks prior seems like a really short notice period on their part just in case someone couldn't make the ceremony - then they would have to reschedule and wait another 3 months? Bi monthly down here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Bi monthly down here Well, so I called DIAC first and asked them for information. The operator told me it was strange that I had waited over 6 months and then called my local council. He then got back to me to say there were some delays with Stonnington. It's looking like 21st November will be the the date. If I had called earlier they could probably have bumped me up (my guess). To be fair, I did re-locate and I think that muddled up their system somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegDwight Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Oh got her letter of approval last week and rang the Mornpen shire offices as she wants to do the Australia Day ceremony rather than the Nov one. The woman on the other end of the phone told her that the shire doesn't get a list of applicants for the ceremony until two weeks or so before the date. She did make a note that the oh is unavailable for nov (assuming she is on the list) and to put her in for Jan. Not sure that really helps, but its the info we currently have.... Do you know if the citizenship certificate is given on the same day or after the ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Do you know if the citizenship certificate is given on the same day or after the ceremony? I have seen many photos of people with their certificates, so I am going to punt for on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Do you know if the citizenship certificate is given on the same day or after the ceremony? Ours were given at the ceremony (along with an Aussie flag, an Aussie flag hat each, and a coupon for two free native plants from the local council run nursery). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 It seems that many people have problems with their councils with poor organisation and communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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