lljj Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I am wondering that anyone has done citizenship test in Melbourne recently? Could you please share some information about how long it took to be approved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 My friend did lately, and there could be up to a 9 month waiting time for the ceremony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yc1ten Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I am wondering that anyone has done citizenship test in Melbourne recently? Could you please share some information about how long it took to be approved? After the test?, less than 24 hours (if you pass your test), on-line status will change to "applicant approved", and in about 3 - 4 days you will receive the approval letter by mail. The longer part will be the citizenship ceremony, it will take months (3, 4, 5, 6,...). Have you checked your on-line status, when did you do your test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I took the test in Melbourne in April and it took about a month for the letter to come through. Still waiting on an invite for a ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Why did I go back to England ? I keep asking myself that question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 My friend did lately, and there could be up to a 9 month waiting time for the ceremony! When did he get approved? One the same day, or a few days later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I took the test on 10/06/2014 at 10.00am and when I checked my on-line status, it showed 'Applicant Approved'. I received the approval letter on 13/06/2014, and it was electronically signed by Scott Morrison (Minister for Immigration and Border Protection). Still waiting the invitation for ceremony. Who is your local council?, mine is Boroondara and I know they have one ceremony in 24/07/2014, but I don't think I will be able to get in to that date as most people have to wait months. I took my test this Monday. I just checked my online status again, and nothing yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I took the test in Melbourne in April and it took about a month for the letter to come through. Still waiting on an invite for a ceremony. Did you check your online status? How long did you wait before the online status was changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Did you check your online status? How long did you wait before the online status was changed? I have never been able to make the online system work as I don't know my TRN. But it took about a month for my grant because they said they had to do police checks and if you have a common name (as I do) then it takes a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have never been able to make the online system work as I don't know my TRN. But it took about a month for my grant because they said they had to do police checks and if you have a common name (as I do) then it takes a while. I thought they can do the police check online in a few minutes.... I also have a common name. I went to my university eye glass shop today and was told that there are 3 people who have the same name as mine... Did you call Immi to confirm that it is because of common names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi guys, i just applied online and according to my friends who just applied there's no need to attach any document. The website however says I have to attach all the documents within 7 days. I'm a bit confused. Can anybody lemme know what to do? If we have to attach documents what are the ones we need to attach? thank you in advance lana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Did you call Immi to confirm that it is because of common names? My interview was a pleasant chat and my CO explained that I had provided the correct paperwork and met the requirements. She looked up my local council and told me there were 14 people queued up for the next ceremony so she said that I should get in for that one. She then said that the next step was the police check which would take about three weeks - she said it was sometimes quicker but three weeks was about the timescale for people with a common name - and that I should hear back within a month. She said that if I hadn't heard back in a month then give them a call, but otherwise not to worry. I really have the impression that if you were going to be recommended for being declined then you would have been told and given an opportunity to present counter-arguments. I really can't see them using the argument that you don't intend to live in Australia because you currently live in Australia and nobody can tell what the future holds. It would just be difficult to make the case for rejection stick, and public servants tend not to like creating work they can avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yc1ten Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi guys, i just applied online and according to my friends who just applied there's no need to attach any document. The website however says I have to attach all the documents within 7 days. I'm a bit confused. Can anybody lemme know what to do? If we have to attach documents what are the ones we need to attach? thank you in advance lana I attached all the required documents that they asked when we fill in the on-line application. 1. Current Document with your photograph and signature, such as current passport 2. Evidence of your current residential address, such as Australian driver licence, bank statement, or utilities statement 3. Birth Certificate, original and translation if it is not in English 4. Evidence of when you first arrived in Australia, previous passport (if any) that you used when you first entered Australia 5. Form 1195 (Identity Declaration) 6. Your photograph that has been endorsed in the back by the person who is making the identity declaration. When they sent me an email to sit for the test, they also asked me fill form 1399 (Declaration of Service). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 My interview was a pleasant chat and my CO explained that I had provided the correct paperwork and met the requirements. She looked up my local council and told me there were 14 people queued up for the next ceremony so she said that I should get in for that one. She then said that the next step was the police check which would take about three weeks - she said it was sometimes quicker but three weeks was about the timescale for people with a common name - and that I should hear back within a month. She said that if I hadn't heard back in a month then give them a call, but otherwise not to worry. I really have the impression that if you were going to be recommended for being declined then you would have been told and given an opportunity to present counter-arguments. I really can't see them using the argument that you don't intend to live in Australia because you currently live in Australia and nobody can tell what the future holds. It would just be difficult to make the case for rejection stick, and public servants tend not to like creating work they can avoid. Wow, you had a really nice CO. My CO did not say anything beyond standard documentation. Makes me feel cold, especially after reading 'Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond' 4 times. I just hope my CO can follow the standard procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I attached all the required documents that they asked when we fill in the on-line application. 1. Current Document with your photograph and signature, such as current passport 2. Evidence of your current residential address, such as Australian driver licence, bank statement, or utilities statement 3. Birth Certificate, original and translation if it is not in English 4. Evidence of when you first arrived in Australia, previous passport (if any) that you used when you first entered Australia 5. Form 1195 (Identity Declaration) 6. Your photograph that has been endorsed in the back by the person who is making the identity declaration. When they sent me an email to sit for the test, they also asked me fill form 1399 (Declaration of Service). In my case, I just followed the description from this link: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/files/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Wow, you had a really nice CO. My CO did not say anything beyond standard documentation. Makes me feel cold, especially after reading 'Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond' 4 times. I just hope my CO can follow the standard procedure. I'm a public servant myself. I know the way bureaucrats think and I'm good at following bureaucratic instructions so I get everything right. This tends to make conversations with public servants quite amiable. Dealing with telecoms companies, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I attached all the required documents that they asked when we fill in the on-line application. 1. Current Document with your photograph and signature, such as current passport 2. Evidence of your current residential address, such as Australian driver licence, bank statement, or utilities statement 3. Birth Certificate, original and translation if it is not in English 4. Evidence of when you first arrived in Australia, previous passport (if any) that you used when you first entered Australia 5. Form 1195 (Identity Declaration) 6. Your photograph that has been endorsed in the back by the person who is making the identity declaration. When they sent me an email to sit for the test, they also asked me fill form 1399 (Declaration of Service). Thank you very much for the detailed info!! Appreciate it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm a public servant myself. I know the way bureaucrats think and I'm good at following bureaucratic instructions so I get everything right. This tends to make conversations with public servants quite amiable. Dealing with telecoms companies, on the other hand... My past interactions with public servants in Australia are all very nice. I remembered my experience with my PR CO was extremely positive. I even wrote a compliment letter for her. This is my first negative experience... I was slightly unlucky. If I went to my test on time (I was there early), I may have a different CO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 In my case, I just followed the description from this link: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/files/ Thank! I was just really confused because my friend who just done it a month ago said she never had to do that. And I really don't enjoy attaching files on online so I was hoping I could skip that step . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lljj Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thank! I was just really confused because my friend who just done it a month ago said she never had to do that. And I really don't enjoy attaching files on online so I was hoping I could skip that step . On the test date, you do bring all your documents to your case officer. But I think it is safer to upload required documents in advance. Did she get approved very quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 On the test date, you do bring all your documents to your case officer. But I think it is safer to upload required documents in advance. Did she get approved very quickly? Load the documents first but bring the originals to your interview. Make sure the documents cover all the categories as well as adding up to 100 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 On the test date, you do bring all your documents to your case officer. But I think it is safer to upload required documents in advance. Did she get approved very quickly? I think so. She never complained anyway. Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Load the documents first but bring the originals to your interview. Make sure the documents cover all the categories as well as adding up to 100 points. I thought I didn't have to attach anything online so I submitted it without having all the documents ready . Now I have only 7 days to get them ready. I actually tried to upload my passport front page today ( the one I used when I applied for my pr) and it was not of the right size ( to my surprise) so I guess I have to compress them. Sigh. Thanks for for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yc1ten Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I thought I didn't have to attach anything online so I submitted it without having all the documents ready . Now I have only 7 days to get them ready. I actually tried to upload my passport front page today ( the one I used when I applied for my pr) and it was not of the right size ( to my surprise) so I guess I have to compress them. Sigh. Thanks for for the advice! hope this will help http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/fees_forms_appeals/online_apps/guidelines_attaching_documents_citizenship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala27 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 hope this will help http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/fees_forms_appeals/online_apps/guidelines_attaching_documents_citizenship/ Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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