Spinny_Drift Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I received a test date during the week....test 09 Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterson Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Spinny_Drift said: I received a test date during the week....test 09 Nov What date did you apply? And which state? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali369829 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Application date please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinny_Drift Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) 20 April - Brisbane Edited November 4, 2017 by Spinny_Drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTowers Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I am just submitting mine and my husbands citizen applications but had a couple of Q’s: 1. I have an immi account - do I submit both applications seperately via my account? 2. Can you lodge a joint application? I started my application but could not see how to add another application? sorry if these are basic questions! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatinabox Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 3 hours ago, DeeTowers said: I am just submitting mine and my husbands citizen applications but had a couple of Q’s: 1. I have an immi account - do I submit both applications seperately via my account? 2. Can you lodge a joint application? I started my application but could not see how to add another application? sorry if these are basic questions! Thanks Yes you can submit both applications under one single Immi account No there is no joint application for citizenship, each application needs to be lodged separately and paid for separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatinabox Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) On 03/11/2017 at 00:11, peterson said: The apps are still frozen, other than a few random ones vast majority 99% still frozen. Those 19 April and before got their test dates ages ago so no other explanation for April20 apps not being processed yet. people have to start demanding answers, maybe we should start sending emails like we did with the bill? Plz suggest everyone Hi Mate, actually I already contacted some of the senators ive been in touch with before, they all told me including Tony Burke’s assistant that it is completely out of their hand, at least at this stage unless overwhelming evidence comes out months from now that a large amount of apps are still unprocessed. Even then they can only criticise and issue public recommendation but can’t force the gov, only something like a lawsuit can potentially make a difference. Currently here are some options available: 1. Follow up your app with DIBP if you don’t hear back a month or two from now, while it’s unlikely to affect or change anything at the very least if so many are calling about their apps not being picked up, DIBP will discuss these matters internally and might improve their processes if their management is listening. 2. Lodge an official complaint by Contacting DIBP complaints department available on their website, however this can only be triggered only if you get close to or exceed the official wait time (currently 14 months from lodgement) 3. If complaint doesn’t work, you can then raise it to the Commonwealth ombudsman. Again this requires your app to exceed the 14 month wait. Until then, unfortunately there is nothing than can be done to speed things up or get a proper explanation out of DIBP. You can only wait till your turn comes, hopefully soon so everyone can finally get some relief. cheers Edited November 6, 2017 by wombatinabox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatinabox Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 09:41, Spinny_Drift said: 20 April - Brisbane Congarts Spinny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorz Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I received a letter today from the department today just to inform me that my application is being processed based on the existing criteria and to refer to the website for current processing times. I assume this letter was sent out on the back of my phone-call to the department last week asking for an update. They told me last week on the phone call to take the debiting of my application fee from my account as confirmation of application receipt so strange that they send a letter out now. To refresh everyone memory : Paper based application made early June 2017. This is the first correspondence I have had from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent_ha Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Hi Rorz i received a letter same like you last week application date 21/7/2017 Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinny_Drift Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 9 hours ago, wombatinabox said: Congarts Spinny! Thanks Buddy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTowers Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 20:16, wombatinabox said: Yes you can submit both applications under one single Immi account No there is no joint application for citizenship, each application needs to be lodged separately and paid for separately Thanks for the response! appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTowers Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Another question all - sorry if its been asked before: Page 17 of the online citizenship form - i have lived in AU since July 2011, previous to that was the UK. Do I have to list all my holidays I had in the UK or is the first part of this question if you were living in AU since the age of 18???? Thanks in advance! Dee Countries resided / visited Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia? Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia?YesNo Give details of all countries that the applicant has lived in or travelled to since turning the age of 18, include: Work or study outside of Australia Holiday or leisure, including visits to the applicants country of origin Business Military deployment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneOz Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, DeeTowers said: Another question all - sorry if its been asked before: Page 17 of the online citizenship form - i have lived in AU since July 2011, previous to that was the UK. Do I have to list all my holidays I had in the UK or is the first part of this question if you were living in AU since the age of 18???? Thanks in advance! Dee Countries resided / visited Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia? Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia?YesNo Give details of all countries that the applicant has lived in or travelled to since turning the age of 18, include: Work or study outside of Australia Holiday or leisure, including visits to the applicants country of origin Business Military deployment I had something similar. I listed the time in my home country and my other country I was employed under Work, Study etc option as two separate entries and then I listed all my holidays during that time I lived back in my home country and later my other country of employment. They would like to know all of your travels Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatinabox Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, DeeTowers said: Another question all - sorry if its been asked before: Page 17 of the online citizenship form - i have lived in AU since July 2011, previous to that was the UK. Do I have to list all my holidays I had in the UK or is the first part of this question if you were living in AU since the age of 18???? Thanks in advance! Dee Countries resided / visited Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia? Since the age of 18, has the applicant lived or travelled outside of Australia?YesNo Give details of all countries that the applicant has lived in or travelled to since turning the age of 18, include: Work or study outside of Australia Holiday or leisure, including visits to the applicants country of origin Business Military deployment Basically list all countries you visited and lived in that are not Australia, since age of 18. So also include the time you lived in UK. Doesn’t have to be 100% but as many as you can remember. similar question also appears in PR app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTowers Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, AnneOz said: I had something similar. I listed the time in my home country and my other country I was employed under Work, Study etc option as two separate entries and then I listed all my holidays during that time I lived back in my home country and later my other country of employment. They would like to know all of your travels Hope that helps! Thank you! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTowers Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, wombatinabox said: Basically list all countries you visited and lived in that are not Australia, since age of 18. So also include the time you lived in UK. Doesn’t have to be 100% but as many as you can remember. similar question also appears in PR app Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksInOz Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Does anyone know how we can get the Google Doc spreadsheet of application timelines unlocked? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JYRvi6XH4LKUvdCW5vmCG44U7VG469oZNQeKgceVDO4/edit?ts=589cfc5c#gid=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren H Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Application 22/4/17 Melbourne, no news yet. I have since moved to Brisbane and updated the my address so hope it has had no impact on my waiting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphim Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 03/11/2017 at 00:11, peterson said: The apps are still frozen, other than a few random ones vast majority 99% still frozen. Those 19 April and before got their test dates ages ago so no other explanation for April20 apps not being processed yet. people have to start demanding answers, maybe we should start sending emails like we did with the bill? Plz suggest everyone Partner and I both applied same day in May 2017. Just got an email for her for a test November 22nd, Nothing for me as yet but it looks like there is some movement, maybe mine is slower because I have our child on my application. Hopefully we will both be able to get a similar date/time for the assessment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali369829 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 We put our child name in both application... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphim Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ali369829 said: We put our child name in both application... fairly sure it's only supposed to go on one app, but you'd have to call border.gov.au to verify I guess. Just got my email as well, same date, so obviously didn't cause a delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali369829 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks mate..and congratulations. Are u from NSW? its all good mate I checked with immi..child can add with both application. i received separate acknowledgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie937 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hi everyone. For those who put applications in on/after 20th April. I was just wondering if you could tell me if on your online account your status went from received to Assessment in progress before getting your test dates. many thanks Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinny_Drift Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Test done and dusted now the wait for approval and the ceremony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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