whtzau Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 22 hours ago, coolmotu said: Any updates for the people who applied in October 2017??? I have applied on 30th Oct 2017. Hi Coolmuto, are you based in NSW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fida said: Hi All Quick question What work related documents are to be submited for citizenship eligibility? Do they need to know your recent work history and Tax returns? Would there be any issues if one hasnt been working but studying or being house wife? Working and gaining citizenship are not related in any way. Many Australians do not work, are students, stay at home for whatever reason. They do not ask for work history or tax returns as they are not relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fida said: Hi All Quick question What work related documents are to be submited for citizenship eligibility? Do they need to know your recent work history and Tax returns? Would there be any issues if one hasnt been working but studying or being house wife? Working and gaining citizenship are not related in any way. Many Australians do not work, are students, stay at home for whatever reason. They do not ask for work history or tax returns as they are not relevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolmotu Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 47 minutes ago, whtzau said: Hi Coolmuto, are you based in NSW ? Yes I am based in NSW. Applied in Parramatta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtzau Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Hi coolmotu, I lodged online application in the 2nd week of last November and I am currently living in Chatswood let's keep updated each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fida Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Nemesis said: Working and gaining citizenship are not related in any way. Many Australians do not work, are students, stay at home for whatever reason. They do not ask for work history or tax returns as they are not relevant. Thanks NEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Finally received approval yesterday! Online only, nothing though the post/email yet. Interestingly, a couple of weeks ago we were told by immigration that we wouldnt see any updates through the online account as we applied by post..... Date applied - August 24th 2017 City/Council area - Gold Coast City Council Online / Paper - Paper Date received the acknowledgement email - 29th August 217 Date of the Citizenship Test - 20th December 2017 Date of Approval - 3rd April 2018 Date of ceremony ?? Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) Normal Edited April 4, 2018 by wattsy1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwatt99 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Wife applied 8th sept 2017 got notification of test yesterday 3rd april of test/interview for 26th april thats just short of 6 months wait to receive it. Any idea after test how long for approval and cermony after that? We are in perth. Edited April 4, 2018 by bwatt99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphim Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Eligible to apply the day Dutton et al. started this stuff! (should have front loaded application!) Applied End May 2017 Test November 2017 Approval Letter December 2017 Ceremony March 2018! So seems to be c. 10 months end to end which isn't that bad but as our application was absolutely straightforward I wonder how long some of the more complex ones take!! There is progress and the back end of it all (the good news citizenship bit) seems to work well but the front end bit is so frustrating. Glad that chapter 1 is almost over and chapter 2 can start with us as dual citizens and Aussies! (might run for senate, seems dual nationality is a pre-requisite!) Just doing passport applications as I type (can't get enough of these government web forms!) and have received my e-mail advising me I'm on the electoral role! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenwillthisend Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Congrats to all people who got approval, is it just me or it seems like things are starting to move again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidA Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Hi guys, I just got my invitation for my citizenship ceremony, which is great. However, the ceremony takes place less than two weeks before I plan to travel to New Zealand.The ceremony is on 18/04/2018 and I go to New Zealand on 02/05/2018. As an Australia citizen, I will need to leave and re-enter Australia on an Australian passport. However, I'm not going to have time to arrange a passport as there is less than two weeks between the ceremony and my departure date. It states on the ceremony invitation letter that they recommend waiting at least ten business days after ceremony before applying for a passport. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Will I need to re-arrange the ceremony date? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, KidA said: Hi guys, I just got my invitation for my citizenship ceremony, which is great. However, the ceremony takes place less than two weeks before I plan to travel to New Zealand.The ceremony is on 18/04/2018 and I go to New Zealand on 02/05/2018. As an Australia citizen, I will need to leave and re-enter Australia on an Australian passport. However, I'm not going to have time to arrange a passport as there is less than two weeks between the ceremony and my departure date. It states on the ceremony invitation letter that they recommend waiting at least ten business days after ceremony before applying for a passport. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Will I need to re-arrange the ceremony date? Thanks Go for priority service https://www.passports.gov.au/urgentapplications/Pages/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidA Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 On the citizenship invitation letter, it recommends waiting at least 10 business days after ceremony before applying for a passport. I’ll be in New Zealand by then. I could just travel on my British passport and experience delays on re-entry. ill call DHA tomorrow and ask them what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 39 minutes ago, KidA said: On the citizenship invitation letter, it recommends waiting at least 10 business days after ceremony before applying for a passport. I’ll be in New Zealand by then. I could just travel on my British passport and experience delays on re-entry. ill call DHA tomorrow and ask them what to do. A lot of people go for the priority service and get their passports within a couple of days of the ceremony. I did so myself and I have seen several more recently do so on the forum. Your visa is cancelled as soon as you become a citizen, and you can apply for the passport straightaway. Alternatively yes, you can carry your citizenship certificate with you and then argue with the airline before they (hopefully) let you board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidA Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 13 hours ago, Nemesis said: A lot of people go for the priority service and get their passports within a couple of days of the ceremony. I did so myself and I have seen several more recently do so on the forum. Your visa is cancelled as soon as you become a citizen, and you can apply for the passport straightaway. Alternatively yes, you can carry your citizenship certificate with you and then argue with the airline before they (hopefully) let you board. Ok great, I'll go for priority service. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copeland52 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 On 4/3/2018 at 16:29, whtzau said: Hi coolmotu, I lodged online application in the 2nd week of last November and I am currently living in Chatswood let's keep updated each other. I applied 19-NOV-17 around the same time as you two. So interested to hear how you both go. Out of curiosity I check my IMMI status once a month to make sure they haven't requested more nfo. I'm not really expecting any developments until June or July this year at the earliest. If all goes well I may make a citizenship ceremony for 26-JAN-19. I consider anything earlier than that a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Council – Brisbane City Paper application – 10 March 2017 Test email – 13 Jun 2017 Test appointment – 13 Sep 2017 Sat test – 13 Sep 2017/Passed 95% Approval – TBA Ceremony invitation – TBA Ceremony date – TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) . Edited April 10, 2018 by Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemvin Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 03/04/2018 at 16:29, whtzau said: Hi coolmotu, I lodged online application in the 2nd week of last November and I am currently living in Chatswood let's keep updated each other. Applied November 1st, online, Liverpool council, allocated parramatta office. Status still on recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyrussell Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi @whtzau Applied on the 7/11/17 and also no word but won't be far off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 3/30/2017 at 20:43, Brisyy said: Hi i m from Brisbane applied 17/3/17 acknowledgement 17/3/17 waiting for text appointment is anyone applied in march from brisbane please share ur timeline Hi, I was wondering if you have received your approval letter yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 7/6/2017 at 19:29, Singhmj said: Hi anyone from Brisbane waiting for apprvl lettr i did test on 7 june still waiting pls share Hi, I was wondering if you have received your approval letter yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 7/18/2017 at 10:36, MariElodie said: Hello, No I am still waiting for the approval letter (MariElodie - Date Test on 21 Jun in Brisbane City Council) Hi, I was wondering if you have received your approval letter yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi guys, I have a question; Is any possibility to take my citizenship appointment and test with an expired passport but only with confirmation letter taken from my consulate department showing that I have applied for new pasport and it’s in process, or I have to reschedule my test appointment until I will get mu new passport. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnapow Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Has my citizenship ceremony today how long until I can apply for a passport online after citizenship ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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