Indianinoz Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Is there someone who applied for citizenship before 30th June 2019(other than Sydney) and before 31st March 2019(Sydney) and still hasn't been invited for the test? Is the backlog of 2017 applicants which were running very late attended to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinoz2018 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Quote Good morning everyone I just had a quick question about my application for citizenship. I meet all of the general residency requirements but was wondering about the 12-month residency requirement. Does this mean I can submit my application on the anniversary that my residency was granted? Or should I wait until the following day to qualify as 12 months? For example: PR granted: 18th Feb 2019 Citizenship applied: 18th Feb 2020 or the following day? Many thanks, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazBaker Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi friends, Do you guys know if i have an active review on Traffic fine and put on hold for review the fine at victoria police. Does it affect on Citizenship approval until it is cleared ? or it really doesn’t? please advise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, robinoz2018 said: Good morning everyone I just had a quick question about my application for citizenship. I meet all of the general residency requirements but was wondering about the 12-month residency requirement. Does this mean I can submit my application on the anniversary that my residency was granted? Or should I wait until the following day to qualify as 12 months? For example: PR granted: 18th Feb 2019 Citizenship applied: 18th Feb 2020 or the following day? Many thanks, Rob @robinoz2018 You should be able to apply on the day of your 12 month anniversary (18th Feb). The online application also validates you application (mine did), whereby if you do not meet the criteria (waiting times) it'll tell you and not allow you to proceed. - I tried getting my application submission ready beforehand and it would stop me from proceeding until i had waited exactly 12 months on PR (and 4 years in the country total). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinoz2018 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks @Hex That is great to know. I was also hoping to get my application ready beforehand, but looks like I will have to wait until the 18th Feb before I proceed any further. Many thanks, Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav99 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi Guys, Just joined this forum and would be keen to hear how long it took for people from application lodgement to being sent the letter for the interview / test? My details: a. Eligible: 31/12/2019 b. Application lodged online: 05/01/2020 c. Interview / Test appointment: TBD d. Citizenship ceremony: TBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazBaker Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Great news ! Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi2019 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, KazBaker said: Great news ! Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony. Congratulations!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Gaurav99 said: Hi Guys, Just joined this forum and would be keen to hear how long it took for people from application lodgement to being sent the letter for the interview / test? My details: a. Eligible: 31/12/2019 b. Application lodged online: 05/01/2020 c. Interview / Test appointment: TBD d. Citizenship ceremony: TBD Depends on a few factors. Which DOHA office is your application going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rvee Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, KazBaker said: Great news ! Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony. Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy0143 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi guys how to find out like ur citizenship file in which office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KazBaker Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Andy0143 said: Hi guys how to find out like ur citizenship file in which office? It depends on which city you live in and assuming it should be your nearest office. Edited January 7, 2020 by KazBaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imthedave Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi all I have a small ‘problem’ just had my citizenship ceremony date for 19th Feb. it says I should wait 10 business days after to apply for a passport. I know I can fast track a passport in 2 days. My problem is I have to travel to a business meeting on 2nd March in Dubai. If I don’t, my job depends on it. 1. do I really have to wait 10 business days to apply for a passport? 2. Is there any way of travelling on my British passport after ceremony? 3. What if I tried to change the date of my ceremony? Is this possible? thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, imthedave said: Hi all I have a small ‘problem’ just had my citizenship ceremony date for 19th Feb. it says I should wait 10 business days after to apply for a passport. I know I can fast track a passport in 2 days. My problem is I have to travel to a business meeting on 2nd March in Dubai. If I don’t, my job depends on it. 1. do I really have to wait 10 business days to apply for a passport? 2. Is there any way of travelling on my British passport after ceremony? 3. What if I tried to change the date of my ceremony? Is this possible? thanks a lot! We didn’t. As long as you get your certificate at the ceremony you can apply straight away. Maybe it is to ensure systems are updated, who knows. It is tight so you would need to pay the extra for a fast turnaround. You can change the date of your ceremony. Speak to your council, their should be a contact on the letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rvee Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, imthedave said: Hi all I have a small ‘problem’ just had my citizenship ceremony date for 19th Feb. it says I should wait 10 business days after to apply for a passport. I know I can fast track a passport in 2 days. My problem is I have to travel to a business meeting on 2nd March in Dubai. If I don’t, my job depends on it. 1. do I really have to wait 10 business days to apply for a passport? 2. Is there any way of travelling on my British passport after ceremony? 3. What if I tried to change the date of my ceremony? Is this possible? thanks a lot! Firstly congratulations for ceremony. You can apply very next day after your ceremony once you get your citizenship certificate. I am saying this because 1of the our forum member had applied very next day after the ceremony for passport and got it within 4 days after the ceremony. Dont stress every thing should be ok.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegie Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 17 hours ago, imthedave said: Hi all I have a small ‘problem’ just had my citizenship ceremony date for 19th Feb. it says I should wait 10 business days after to apply for a passport. I know I can fast track a passport in 2 days. My problem is I have to travel to a business meeting on 2nd March in Dubai. If I don’t, my job depends on it. 1. do I really have to wait 10 business days to apply for a passport? 2. Is there any way of travelling on my British passport after ceremony? 3. What if I tried to change the date of my ceremony? Is this possible? thanks a lot! I'm wondering if your British Passport + Australian Citizenship Certificate would be sufficient to evidence your right to enter the country upon your return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) On 07/01/2020 at 11:38, Gaurav99 said: Hi Guys, Just joined this forum and would be keen to hear how long it took for people from application lodgement to being sent the letter for the interview / test? My details: a. Eligible: 31/12/2019 b. Application lodged online: 05/01/2020 c. Interview / Test appointment: TBD d. Citizenship ceremony: TBD Good luck Edited January 8, 2020 by Mazen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 06/01/2020 at 12:09, Indianinoz said: Hello all, From what I make out from this thread, tentative waiting time for invitation is as follows: a) Usually within 9-10 months for Sydney applicants b) Usually within 6 months for all other regions Please correct me if I'm wrong. Is there someone who applied before 30th June 2019(other than Sydney) and before 31st March 2019(Sydney) and still hasn't been invited for the test? Yes, applied 4/03/2019, it shows application received and no improvement on the application status ever since and still waiting. City: Wagga Wagga, NSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, Mazen said: Yes, applied 4/03/2019, it shows application received and no improvement on the application status ever since and still waiting. City: Wagga Wagga, NSW Oh, that is a long wait. Hope you get there very soon. If I may ask, did you make a big foreign trip during this period? I have somewhere read that if you go overseas after application, your application is kept on hold for that duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Indianinoz said: Oh, that is a long wait. Hope you get there very soon. If I may ask, did you make a big foreign trip during this period? I have somewhere read that if you go overseas after application, your application is kept on hold for that duration. Yes, its part of my Job to travel overseas at least twice a year. I was thinking with this scenario one day, that my application is kept on hold every time I travel but not sure how true is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Thanks Mazen, I think usually big overseas trips may cause such delay. How long are these 2 trips? Is it just a few weeks? Or is each trip a few months? If its the latter, then it seems this is the cause of delay. Also, do you inform the immigration department when you make a trip? I think this is essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav99 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 13:06, Ravi2019 said: Congratulations!!! Hi mate, congratulations, what were your timelines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav99 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 23 hours ago, millski88 said: Depends on a few factors. Which DOHA office is your application going to? Hi mate, it would be the Melbourne office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav99 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Mazen said: Good luck Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, Indianinoz said: Thanks Mazen, I think usually big overseas trips may cause such delay. How long are these 2 trips? Is it just a few weeks? Or is each trip a few months? If its the latter, then it seems this is the cause of delay. Also, do you inform the immigration department when you make a trip? I think this is essential. it's usually a few weeks, I don't have to inform the immi department. When you are granted a permanent visa, you are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. This means you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in the 5 years from the date your permanent visa was granted, as long as your visa remains valid. I usually check the VEVO website every time I go to double-check the PR validity form my understanding, if I traveled for more than 90 days, I'll have to issue a police clearance from the country I visited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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