BrownEyedGal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Hi All Just wanted to yell from the rooftops that I passed my Citizenship test today, Monday 20 April 2015 at Sydney Immi. I had a little practice at the weekend and just before the interview, using the government and some of those free test sites, (if anything you become used to the format of the questions). I was lucky as I rang the Citizenship line to see if I could do it earlier and wow instead of a month wait, I did it today - pretty cool. So today, I sat in front of the nice man at counter 6, gave all my ID as per online application for my interview. Good thing I bought extra ID as he wanted more than was required, apparently more ID helps with the background processing. All paperwork done and off I went to the test room. Another gentleman signed me in and yes 42 seconds later, computer said "Congratulations...you passed ...100%". Involuntary scream of joy:) Collected my things from the locker, had another jovial chat to gentleman at counter 6 and off I went, out into this English style stormy weather. Once I get the all clear letter re police and background checks, I can wait up to 6 months to do my Citizenship ceremony. But the good thing is I can travel abroad once I get that clearance letter, so I'm pretty happy. It has been a long haul from my dream in 2004 of living here. My final step will be getting my Australian passport - so wait for the loudest scream ever when that happens...lol!! BEGal Edited April 20, 2015 by BrownEyedGal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Congrats!! :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceddy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Congratulations :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Fantastic news! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffieldDownunder Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My wife is so scared about the exam. She has started prepping 3 months before she can take the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My wife is so scared about the exam. She has started prepping 3 months before she can take the test. Mines a year off.... I'm taking note of what's needed. cant wait to be declared a citizen of Aus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkyG Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What do you have to do to become a citizen? If you have been here for 4 years (2 as PR) is it as simple as booking a test and then apply for a Passport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Congratulations ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks everyone. I think its sinking in today Hopefully by the end of the year I will be a Citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Excellent news! I'm sure you will our only took a couple of months after. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Update: I now have my official letter from the office Hon Peter Dutton MP advising my application has been approved...yippee!!!! That letter was dated the day I took my test, so my ID check seemed to have been done fairly quickly. So now to wait for my invitation to Ceremony:ssign19:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2beaussie Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well Done!! I applied for mine 4th Jan 2013, test was 6th Feb 2013, Ceremony was 8th May 2013!! I too was so relieved to finally have it; I had the dream since 1999 when my parents first brought me out here on holiday as a 12 year old! I then came back for the next 3 summer holiday to stay with my family as my dad just wouldn't move here! 14 years later my Aunt joined me at my ceremony as finally I had my dream come true!! lol... My partner has his test on Thursday, I'm more excited than him!! Fingers crossed for your ceremony date soon :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wow Want2beaussie, congratulations! Is your partner doing his test in Sydney? It's amazing how we hold on tight to our dreams. I've been through so much to get this far, I cannot wait for my Ceremony to seal it all. I'm already looking at doing my passport paperwork in readiness to apply for that...nothing like being ahead of the curve, lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2beaussie Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wow Want2beaussie, congratulations! Is your partner doing his test in Sydney? It's amazing how we hold on tight to our dreams. I've been through so much to get this far, I cannot wait for my Ceremony to seal it all. I'm already looking at doing my passport paperwork in readiness to apply for that...nothing like being ahead of the curve, lol!! Haha don't worry I already had mine done too - it was submitted the day after the ceremony and I got it back about 3 weeks later!! No, he's doing his test in Perth, but then we move to Brisbane in 3 weeks time so hopefully we can have his ceremony over there; if not we will just go back on holiday though for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Good onya. Been here 7 years and just waiting for the application forms. 42 seconds to complete? Was the test easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi Beach Pig The test was easy in the sense it was multiple choice and English is my first language, so I understood the format of the questions. Most of it related to the history of Australia and flags. I just practiced a few days beforehand and whilst waiting in the waiting room on my tablet. You cannot take anything into the room with you, all your things go into a locker. When you finish the test, it tells you the time taken and the percentage. I did my application online - what forms are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi Beach Pig The test was easy in the sense it was multiple choice and English is my first language, so I understood the format of the questions. Most of it related to the history of Australia and flags. I just practiced a few days beforehand and whilst waiting in the waiting room on my tablet. You cannot take anything into the room with you, all your things go into a locker. When you finish the test, it tells you the time taken and the percentage. I did my application online - what forms are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbclark Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Congrats! We took our test at the end of November and are only just getting our ceremony later this month but that could just be our area of Sydney some take less time. I can't wait for my ceremony although I'm not looking forward to paying for 4 new passports for the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownEyedGal Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 UPDATE I received my letter this week to invite me for my Ceremony and Pledge, in less than two weeks at Lane Cove...yeehaa!!! Almost 6 months but very happy. BEGal Hi AllJust wanted to yell from the rooftops that I passed my Citizenship test today, Monday 20 April 2015 at Sydney Immi. I had a little practice at the weekend and just before the interview, using the government and some of those free test sites, (if anything you become used to the format of the questions). I was lucky as I rang the Citizenship line to see if I could do it earlier and wow instead of a month wait, I did it today - pretty cool. So today, I sat in front of the nice man at counter 6, gave all my ID as per online application for my interview. Good thing I bought extra ID as he wanted more than was required, apparently more ID helps with the background processing. All paperwork done and off I went to the test room. Another gentleman signed me in and yes 42 seconds later, computer said "Congratulations...you passed ...100%". Involuntary scream of joy:) Collected my things from the locker, had another jovial chat to gentleman at counter 6 and off I went, out into this English style stormy weather. Once I get the all clear letter re police and background checks, I can wait up to 6 months to do my Citizenship ceremony. But the good thing is I can travel abroad once I get that clearance letter, so I'm pretty happy. It has been a long haul from my dream in 2004 of living here. My final step will be getting my Australian passport - so wait for the loudest scream ever when that happens...lol!! BEGal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppo Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Good on ya, luv!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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