Ana hassan Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Hello ! I've sent form with email requesting for FOI on 28 august. Till now No response from them. How much time they take to response you back ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I guess few weeks (less than a month) it will take them to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinteddy89 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Had my ceremony last Monday and got the certificate straight away! YAY! Here's my timeline: Date Applied : Feb 2018 Online/Paper : Paper Date received the acknowledgement : Feb 2018 Test appointment received : April 2018 Citizenship Test : May 2018 Date of Approval : May 2018 Ceremony Invitation : Aug 2018 Date of Ceremony : September 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, rockinteddy89 said: Had my ceremony last Monday and got the certificate straight away! YAY! congratulations . Can you please tell are you from HR / LR country? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana hassan Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks @ArsalanAhmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneOz Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 05/09/2018 at 17:28, Rhyme said: That is why I'm asking. I'm just making sure that I'm being honest and that it won't be roadblock to my application. Thanks for sharing your experience as well. Yep better safe than sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Does anyone know how long we can expect to wait between the test and the approval e-mail? My wife might need to travel overseas for medical treatment and I understand that between the test and approval you aren't supposed to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Almost 18 months waiting time over 14 months since successful citizenship test. No requests, nothing. Called them when the processing time was 12 months - nothing, even didn't ask the for details. When processing time was 15 months they checked application details and I was told: "it is only over 15 months call us when it will be over processing time by at least a month", now it is almost 18 months, they didn't even ask for details, said can't comment and that I can do nothing. A bit frustrated with the attitude. Have two questions, how do you ask for Freedom of Information in regards of citizenship application and what does it provide in regards of the citizenship application? Which ombudsman should I apply for investigation and how much time does it take? Thank you! PS: Oziee, any movements on your application?Nah my friend, no movement for me either yet. I really don't know what exactly going out there, it's bit of frustration and tired of thinking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiveringpom Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 i rang them yesterday- brisbane office - only 3 people in queue ??!! they said same again - dont ring until a year at least from acknowledgement ...... total processing time up to 18m now ...cant comment on individual cases adviced not to panic just a large backlog and they have had a surge in applications and no news is good news they say ..... they said if problems with application or missing stuff etc then they will contact you early on..... we are now 9 months in from simple acknowledgement i must just sit back and relax and pay for the RRV incase goes all the way to 18m and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 4 hours ago, CaptainR said: Does anyone know how long we can expect to wait between the test and the approval e-mail? My wife might need to travel overseas for medical treatment and I understand that between the test and approval you aren't supposed to travel. Now that one is interesting. We got ours recently on the same day as we were told by the agent doing the test. Confirmed online but got the letter 10 days later. Was the same for our son last November but some people on this thread have waited for months. I would ask at the test. You need to be onshore for approval so let them know any travel dates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, CaptainR said: Does anyone know how long we can expect to wait between the test and the approval e-mail? It varies due to multiple factors. There are some who gets approved on the same day and there are some who gets approved after 3 or 4 months and there are some (most of them applied during April to September 2017) who are still waiting for approval. In my opinion it's better to call the Human Affairs department about any travel. Edited September 13, 2018 by ArsalanAhmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I'm waiting for my approval and I'm offshore (overseas) now for 15 days but didn't call immigration. As per I know we can travel overseas for short periods during we wait for approval. Is it true ?Does anyone know that there will be any problem on my arrival ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, Oziee said: I'm waiting for my approval and I'm offshore (overseas) now for 15 days but didn't call immigration. As per I know we can travel overseas for short periods during we wait for approval. Is it true ? Does anyone know that there will be any problem on my arrival ?? There will be no problem as long as you have a visa valid for entry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 There will be no problem as long as you have a visa valid for entry. Yes I do have permanent residence visa until 2021. So I'm hoping that I'll be ok on my arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Oziee said: Yes I do have permanent residence visa until 2021. So I'm hoping that I'll be ok on my arrival. No reason why it wouldn't be. Your visa is not cancelled until your actual citizenship ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Oziee said: I'm waiting for my approval and I'm offshore (overseas) now for 15 days but didn't call immigration. As per I know we can travel overseas for short periods during we wait for approval. Is it true ? Does anyone know that there will be any problem on my arrival ?? Ideally you should have let them know. Approval can only be granted when you are onshore. Hopefully it shouldn’t delay things too much for you but I would prompt them if you don’t have approval a couple of weeks after your return. When did you do the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Ideally you should have let them know. Approval can only be granted when you are onshore. Hopefully it shouldn’t delay things too much for you but I would prompt them if you don’t have approval a couple of weeks after your return. When did you do the test? Test was on 15th august 2017. I know it's been ages for few of us in this forum who are waiting for so long. I checked vevo for visa. It confirms my current valid visa. Thats why I thought I'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Oziee said: Test was on 15th august 2017. I know it's been ages for few of us in this forum who are waiting for so long. I checked vevo for visa. It confirms my current valid visa. Thats why I thought I'll be ok. So over a year from passing the test? I would chase it once you are back in Australia. I really don’t understand why it can take so long for some when others like me were approved the same day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 So over a year from passing the test? I would chase it once you are back in Australia. I really don’t understand why it can take so long for some when others like me were approved the same day! I know that many applicants get approval same day of the test, some gets after few months and not only me but some of like us are still waiting. I don't understand what exactly going out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecnik Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 How many approvals are happening on here a week? Peoples dates seem very random. I applied april 2018 heard nothing yet. Not expecting to hear about test until end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty160990 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hi, Is there any pattern on approval timelines from HR & LR countries? It just seems so random at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana hassan Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hello ! Finally my IMMI account status changes to "Approved".. After exact 17 months waiting period.. Thank you all for support.. Special Thanks to @ArsalanAhmad Very best of luck to them who are still waiting for approval.. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 30 minutes ago, Ana hassan said: Hello ! Finally my IMMI account status changes to "Approved".. After exact 17 months waiting period.. Thank you all for support.. Special Thanks to @ArsalanAhmad You are welcome. Many many congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty160990 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Looks like the processing times haven't even been updated yet for month ending 31 August: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty160990 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just seen the processing times have been updated and are getting longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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