CowlingAFC Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Naninani1 said: Can i ask you when you received the test email ? 3rd October 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 my family and I did the tests on the 4th dec 2018 , my kids and wife have the ceremony on Australia day, I do not know when mine will be so we have decided they will get citizenship and I will not as it will cause me to lose employment back in the uk .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 my family and I did the tests on the 4th dec 2018 , my kids and wife have the ceremony on Australia day, I do not know when mine will be so we have decided they will get citizenship and I will not as it will cause me to lose employment back in the uk .. My partner didnt get a seperate invite but i had indicated on our applications we were linked and expected to be invited together. When I phoned and checked the invite did include him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Waitingawhile said: 6 hours ago, Chris N Lora said: my family and I did the tests on the 4th dec 2018 , my kids and wife have the ceremony on Australia day, I do not know when mine will be so we have decided they will get citizenship and I will not as it will cause me to lose employment back in the uk .. My partner didnt get a seperate invite but i had indicated on our applications we were linked and expected to be invited together. When I phoned and checked the invite did include him too. Yeah I called immigration, and htey said ours is not linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Chris N Lora said: Yeah I called immigration, and htey said ours is not linked. Sorry to hear that - i hoped it would be the same for you, we were so confused by it as nothing was clearly spelt out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Waitingawhile said: Sorry to hear that - i hoped it would be the same for you, we were so confused by it as nothing was clearly spelt out! Yes, they claimed it was linked. However, my partner and kids have been approved and have the ceremony on the 26th of Jan ... I have decided the new employment is too important to wait for citizenship and will not be waiting until may for the next ceremony etc. TBH, I am no longer fussed just over Australia and looking forward to joining the NCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I asked our local council about my wife’s ceremony for Australia Day and she said they hadn’t received the list from immigration yet. Not sure if they just send a list once it’s full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, CaptainR said: I asked our local council about my wife’s ceremony for Australia Day and she said they hadn’t received the list from immigration yet. Not sure if they just send a list once it’s full? I think it depends on the local council, our one said in the email she needed to know asap so that they can get the certificates from the DHS for the day ... I contacted the Federal MP over the handling of my case the DIAC have proved yet again to show the incompetency of their working capacity and functioning .. still, we are now able to move back to the UK in March I suggest all people whom are having the wait or incompetent case managers contact the local MP asking tehm to contact the Hon David Coleman.... Edited December 12, 2018 by Chris N Lora add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I believe I have suggested this in the past. Always worth speaking to your local representative at whatever level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebs81 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Its crazy how the timeframes have blown out, I keep thinking maybe I did something wrong and put some info in wrong, but like you said its a lottery as to when you get processed. Maybe its time to write to my local MP, John Barilaro, and ask if he can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) On 11/12/2018 at 14:19, Chris N Lora said: my family and I did the tests on the 4th dec 2018 , my kids and wife have the ceremony on Australia day, I do not know when mine will be so we have decided they will get citizenship and I will not as it will cause me to lose employment back in the uk .. if anyone skips the ceremony then automatically be put on the next one. But, he/she must has to attend it within a year after approval. Edited December 13, 2018 by ArsalanAhmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 23 hours ago, CaptainR said: I asked our local council about my wife’s ceremony for Australia Day and she said they hadn’t received the list from immigration yet. Not sure if they just send a list once it’s full? they usually send it 4 weeks before the actual ceremony date. This is mentioned here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/ceremony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) it appears, you have completely misread the post. we all did the test on the 4th of Dec 2 were approved instantly. My daughter and Wife, have got the ceremony for a few weeks. I will not be able to attend as I have missed the cut off date. the next one is in May, therefore, my daughters and wife will be Citizens and I will not be. I am moving back to the Uk prior to May. no one is skipping the ceremony. I recommend all persons still wait contact Canberra and speak to the Hon David Coleman MP and your local Federal MP... I have done just that if they are successful in getting immigration to actually do their job then so be it ... as said prior I am no longer fussed if I become a citizen or not ... I am not prepared to lose a good career to wait a few months. Edited December 13, 2018 by Chris N Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Chris N Lora said: it appears, you have completely misread the post I have read your first post and thought may be you are thinking of getting the citizenship together with your wife and kids. Therefore, I thought I should give you some info on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris N Lora Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ArsalanAhmad said: I have read your first post and thought may be you are thinking of getting the citizenship together with your wife and kids. Therefore, I thought I should give you some info on that My wife and daughter were approved within minutes of doing the test, they have the letter and invite for the ceremony dated the same day as the test ... a different part of the office are dealing with mine ... as said, I will not be able to attend this ceremony .... therefore I will not be getting citizenship as I am not prepared to lose this new job... I will be returning to the UK and letting my PR lapse ... just my 2 kids and wife will be citizens. as said no one is skipping it .. the incompetent Immigration Dept decided to mess up the applications which were all linked etc... Edited December 13, 2018 by Chris N Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaiKoN Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 21st month since application, and approximately 18 months since 100% test and no approval yet. "Loved" last conversation with immi, "You are still within timeframe...". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtzau Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 7 hours ago, NaiKoN said: 21st month since application, and approximately 18 months since 100% test and no approval yet. "Loved" last conversation with immi, "You are still within timeframe...". 90% of applications processed in 20 months .. i think you can contact local MP and raise up complaint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsalanAhmad Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 On 14/12/2018 at 18:14, NaiKoN said: 21st month since application, and approximately 18 months since 100% test and no approval yet. "Loved" last conversation with immi, "You are still within timeframe...". are the processing timelines updated recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziee Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 21st month since application, and approximately 18 months since 100% test and no approval yet. "Loved" last conversation with immi, "You are still within timeframe...". Same here mate 21st month is going since applied 16 months since test passed with 90%No approval yet. Recently called immi and been advised that “ your application is on right track “ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaiKoN Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Oziee said: Same here mate 21st month is going since applied 16 months since test passed with 90% No approval yet. Recently called immi and been advised that “ your application is on right track “ Hopefully this will get resolved successfully for us soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang8678 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 23 hours ago, Oziee said: Can someone confirm if their Immi portal is working and they can click on view details. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang8678 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 18 minutes ago, Boomerang8678 said: Can someone confirm if their Immi portal is working and they can click on view details. Thanks! Its ok. it is working now. Think they were updating the timelines. Went up to 19-22 months now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy2621 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I applied conferral in Brisbane since Nov 17. I called on last Friday and the operator told me my file was opened and assessing by an officer. However,,,now really gets longer and longer.... I am quite upset now cause i want to apply for uni this year but without citizenship i can not get HECS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim goraya Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi I am new here My Timeline, Online application: 1/6/18 Acknowledge received: 1/6 Test Date- nothing yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheaven Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi, just wondering if anyone in Sydney has their ceremony on Australia Day or in February - can you let me know when you got your approval letter and also when you received the letter of invitation to the ceremony? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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