BMS Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks for the reply Simran-I dont have the previous passport with me now. I am bit worried about the CO-on the appointment day. Also do they just check the originals or do they make a copy of all the originals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMS Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks Simran,I entered the country with my previous passport -which i dont have now. Any how i have attached my current passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee001 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi All, Anyone from Banyule council awaiting for ceremony or recently got an appointment for ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee001 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 BTW here are my timelines 1. Date applied: 14 July 2016 2. City/Council area: Banyule Council, VIC 3. Online/Paper: Online 4. Date received acknowledgement: 14 July 2016 5. Date of Citizenship Test: 20 sept 2016 6. Approval letter: 21 sept 2016 7. Date of ceremony: TBA 8. Type of ceremony: Normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks Simran,I entered the country with my previous passport -which i dont have now.Any how i have attached my current passport. They did copy mine. But i think u should not have any problem.keep the birth certificate ready.they can check when did you enter aus. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypee001 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Does anyone know how to get citizenship in real quick? I see people talk about, type of ceremony: normal/urgent. How can one get an urgent ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PDP Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks for the reply Simran-I dont have the previous passport with me now.I am bit worried about the CO-on the appointment day. Also do they just check the originals or do they make a copy of all the originals? Hi... I had the similar issue as the stamp to show as a proof of my first arrival in Australia was in my previous passport. Fortunately I have old passport with me. Hence at the time of my online application, I answered "YES" for regarding question and later attached the scan image of that stamp page from previous passport. Ok so, last week I had my test appointment and before the test Case Officer asked all the original documents that I had already attached their scanned copies. They ask those original documentsjust not to see but they take them to scan and later give them back to you. So I started giving him documents one by one whichever he asked for. He did not request anything about previous passport so I asked him exactly this, "The stamp to show my first arrival in Australia is in my previous passport, do you also need that?" He said, "Naah...Don't worry about that." So basically all I can predict is that you should be alright as you have clearly mentioned "NO" to that question and I GUESS they wont ask you to provide any proof about your first arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Thats correct. They don't ask for the old passport, as all the entry and exit would be noted and available in their system. Infact they have pics of us that was taken everytime when we enter Australia too. My CO was showing my pic which was like 4 years old So dont need to worry about that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Thanks for the reply Simran-I dont have the previous passport with me now.I am bit worried about the CO-on the appointment day. Also do they just check the originals or do they make a copy of all the originals? Yes, they do ask for originals and make a photo copy. But they don't ask for the old passport, as all the entry and exit would be noted and available in their system. I took my old passport and they said its not required, as they could see the entries in the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinodreddyyalla Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Hello all, Just wanted to share my timelines. My timelines - Date applied:27/06/2016 City/Council area:parramatta Online / Paper:online Date received the acknowledgement email:27/06/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test:19/07/2016 Date of approval :25/07/2016 Date of ceremony:07/11/2016 Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal):normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansawant Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hello all,Just wanted to share my timelines. My timelines - Date applied:27/06/2016 City/Council area:parramatta Online / Paper:online Date received the acknowledgement email:27/06/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test:19/07/2016 Date of approval :25/07/2016 Date of ceremony:07/11/2016 Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal):normal Hi , May I ask how much time it took to complete the process including test. I know the test is 45 minutes but how long it takes to verify the documents. My appointment is at 2pm at Parramatta but wondering whether it will finish by 3pm considering 30 minutes for test. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hi , May I ask how much time it took to complete the process including test. I know the test is 45 minutes but how long it takes to verify the documents. My appointment is at 2pm at Parramatta but wondering whether it will finish by 3pm considering 30 minutes for test. Thanks... Ha ha it takes only 2 min for the test. Not much time to verify documents. But sometimes we needs to wait for our turn. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansawant Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Ha ha it takes only 2 min for the test. Not much time to verify documents. But sometimes we needs to wait for our turn. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Thanks Simran.. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigh Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi , May I ask how much time it took to complete the process including test. I know the test is 45 minutes but how long it takes to verify the documents. My appointment is at 2pm at Parramatta but wondering whether it will finish by 3pm considering 30 minutes for test. Thanks... Hi Mansawant, If the Perth experience is anything to go by, your appointment time only means the time you can start waiting at the interview centre. You will take a numbered ticket and wait for a CO to become available, like at a deli counter. I was there for closer to two hours. I would very much doubt you would be done in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansawant Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I am hoping it won't be longer as I have to pickup son from school or I have to arrange for someone else to pick him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I am hoping it won't be longer as I have to pickup son from school or I have to arrange for someone else to pick him up. I think id arrange someone to pick him up, if you dont get in bang on time, then you do the test ,then onto an officer for paperwork checks ,i honestly think you will be pushing it to do a 3pm school pick up. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I am hoping it won't be longer as I have to pickup son from school or I have to arrange for someone else to pick him up. The appointment for verification and test wont take much time. But the waiting time to see the CO may vary. I would say, better look for alternate arrangements to pick your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurs22 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 After a three month wait from application to test, I'm now into week eight following passing the test and have heard nothing. This seems uncommon but not unheard of? Hi Sigh I had a similar issue. Sat for the test on 9th Aug 2016 at Perth office. Only received my letter on 10th Oct 2016!! Apparently background checks are done at random files. Should get yours soon my friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moven Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Once the test is completed are you then classed as a citizen or do you have to attend the ceremony for swearing in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Once the test is completed are you then classed as a citizen or do you have to attend the ceremony for swearing in? The moment u pledge u become oz. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nani Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Once the test is completed are you then classed as a citizen or do you have to attend the ceremony for swearing in? You need to attend the Ceremony. If you dont have citizenship certificate you are not a citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 You need to attend the Ceremony. If you dont have citizenship certificate you are not a citizen. RIGHT you need to attend ceremony to become aus citizen. WRONG once you attend the ceremony you are aus citizen even if they dnt give you the certificate. Sometimes they post it to you later. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansawant Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 The appointment for verification and test wont take much time. But the waiting time to see the CO may vary. I would say, better look for alternate arrangements to pick your son. Luckily finished interview and test in 45 minutes including 20 minutes wait for interview. Thanks everyone... Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigh Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 You smashed it! Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nani Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 RIGHT you need to attend ceremony to become aus citizen.WRONG once you attend the ceremony you are aus citizen even if they dnt give you the certificate. Sometimes they post it to you later. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk i mean to say if we dont have Citizenship certificate , we can not apply for passport and there wont be any official document with us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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