Dreaming_when Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jesh84 said: Anyone received test invite in the last few days? seems like all the application process is on hold. I received my invite late last week. It’s for tomorrow. Fingers crossed(praying hard, actually) it goes ahead. Will let everyone know once it’s done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesh84 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dreaming_when said: I received my invite late last week. It’s for tomorrow. Fingers crossed(praying hard, actually) it goes ahead. Will let everyone know once it’s done. When did you received the invite in the last week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryan Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 20 hours ago, dsdrussell said: Happy to say I’m now officially an Australian Citizen! Ceremony went ahead today, albeit with Social Distancing and no photographer or friends/families allowed. No reception afterwards either. A strange day, but understandable given the current environment. Happy to finally become an Aussie! It’s been a rocky road at times, but I finally made it! Good luck everyone on your journeys! Over and out! Dean Congratulations. Its strange that they have cancelled some of them but executed some. May I know how many of them were there in the ceremony? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 12/03/2020 at 16:47, Parkesy said: @millski88 You had yours yet?? Nah! Oh shit... congrats! Today too. Pretty damn quick turnaround time with a Jan approval! Good stuff. Nah we're still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boznich Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Heres my timeline, not expecting ceremony for a while! Arrived 06.09.2015 (457) PR (186DE) approved 02.02.2018 Applied Citizenship 06.09.2019 Invitation 04.03.2020 Test Date 08.03.2020 (rescheduled from May) Approval 08.03.2020 Ceremony TBA Northern Beaches Council, NSW Edited March 18, 2020 by Boznich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMarc Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure HomeAffairs have now stopped new invitations for interview/tests. I have been looking everyday to reschedule down to a closer date. There have been zero appointments available for the last 2 days, which has never been the case before. My Timeline: Arrived: 01:03:2012 PR (186DE) approved 16.07.2015 Applied Citizenship 08.12.2019 Invitation 20.01.2020 Test Date 27.03.2020 (rescheduled from April 20th) Approval TBC Ceremony TBC Stirling, Perth Edited March 18, 2020 by MarkyMarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaming_when Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Bad News Hi guys, Just did my citizenship test and passed. But the officer (who had the sniffles) said that there would be a letter coming out soon to say that they were suspending ALL citizenship tests and ceremonies for the next 6 months and that it would be reviewed after that depending on the situation. She did say that urgent ceremony requests might be entertained on a case by case basis. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMarc Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Doesn't sound good. I have mine next week. Sounds like it wouldn't matter anyway if ceremonies are being put back 6 months. I don't think any of us would be deemed "urgent". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledumpling Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Citizenship ceremony on this Sat has been cancelled. It’s very frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockshanks Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Hi little Dumpling My ceremony was also canceled which was scheduled for 17 March . I Guess they did it for everyone safety and well-being. I know it get frustrating sometimes because we all Waited this far but as I said it’s for everyone safety . Tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledumpling Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Rockshanks said: Hi little Dumpling My ceremony was also canceled which was scheduled for 17 March . I Guess they did it for everyone safety and well-being. I know it get frustrating sometimes because we all Waited this far but as I said it’s for everyone safety . Tc efactory.. even if we have Aussie passport we can’t go anywhere.. but I’m planning moving interstate this year and if by then I couldn’t get to ceremony, I will start over the queue in new council and it must take very long due to the backlog.. now I feel all of my plan is messed up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 18 hours ago, millski88 said: Nah! Oh shit... congrats! Today too. Pretty damn quick turnaround time with a Jan approval! Good stuff. Nah we're still waiting Mate...got cancelled. CV19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianzinOZ Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Guys City of Casey March 30th ceremony cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olloyd21 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Would it be correct to assume applications (waiting since I passed my exam) are also on hold? Or would they be still processing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio110 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Parkesy said: Mate...got cancelled. CV19 I think they should do some online ceremony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namish Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Im still waiting for approval test was on 4 march 2020 at Parrammatta passed 100% still waiting for approval ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaming_when Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, olloyd21 said: Would it be correct to assume applications (waiting since I passed my exam) are also on hold? Or would they be still processing? I doubt that processing will be affected, unless there is a lockdown and people can’t get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namish Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Dreaming_when said: I doubt that processing will be affected, unless there is a lockdown and people can’t get to work. Im still waiting for approval test was on 4 march 2020 at Parrammatta passed 100% still waiting for approval ? dont know what’s happening some people getting approval on same day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaming_when Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, Namish said: Im still waiting for approval test was on 4 march 2020 at Parrammatta passed 100% still waiting for approval ? dont know what’s happening some people getting approval on same day The officer mentioned that approval can take 4-6 weeks as they wait to finalise checks. Maybe that’s why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namish Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just now, Dreaming_when said: The officer mentioned that approval can take 4-6 weeks as they wait to finalise checks. Maybe that’s why... Lets see hope for the best but its really frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegie Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 17 hours ago, Namish said: Im still waiting for approval test was on 4 march 2020 at Parrammatta passed 100% still waiting for approval ? Hey mate, my test was on Jan. 21 and I am still waiting for approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namish Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Georgiegie said: Hey mate, my test was on Jan. 21 and I am still waiting for approval. Ho mate hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdrussell Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) On 17/03/2020 at 18:55, Maryan said: Congratulations. Its strange that they have cancelled some of them but executed some. May I know how many of them were there in the ceremony? Thanks. Think it came down to the individual councils to decide whether to go ahead. There were 165 new citizens in mine. With the new rules of no more than 100, suspect most will be postponed now. Edited March 19, 2020 by dsdrussell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMarc Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Dreaming_when said: The officer mentioned that approval can take 4-6 weeks as they wait to finalise checks. Maybe that’s why... Would think it was unlikely, given that a large number of people have been approved the same afternoon. Some are even approved within an hour after they leaving the test centre. I doubt even the quickest checks can be done by then. Could be wrong though. Edited March 19, 2020 by MarkyMarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 about 10 hours ago · #361 Applied citizenship- 12/June/2019 Test invitation-16/February/2020 Test date & interview-18/March/2020 my wife application approved 18/march/2020 same day. But mine with my kid status still received. I will see how long it takes to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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