Marisawright Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Netbg said: My PR has expired and we are going overseas on 18th Dec. I have sat my test (beginning of June) and heard nothing. Should I be apply for the visa to leave the country (I think it’s a 155 visa)? How long do they take to process that? Yes, you absolutely have to have a Resident Return Visa. If you don't get one, you won't be allowed back in the country!!! However it shouldn't be a problem to have it approved in time - if you meet all the criteria, it only takes a few days. Edited September 9, 2019 by Marisawright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrieves Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Netbg said: My PR has expired and we are going overseas on 18th Dec. I have sat my test (beginning of June) and heard nothing. Should I be apply for the visa to leave the country (I think it’s a 155 visa)? How long do they take to process that? Yes, even if you had your approval tomorrow, waiting times for the ceremony can be long (I've been waiting for more than 2 months, and no news yet). So it might be safer to apply for a RRV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netbg Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, MrGrieves said: Yes, even if you had your approval tomorrow, waiting times for the ceremony can be long (I've been waiting for more than 2 months, and no news yet). So it might be safer to apply for a RRV. Damn, I was hoping my citizenship would be through before December. I guess the problem then is that I have to apply for the passport as well. I might give it until the end of September and apply for the RRV Edited September 9, 2019 by Netbg Mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Netbg said: Damn, I was hoping my citizenship would be through before December. I guess the problem then is that I have to apply for the passport as well. I might give it until the end of September and apply for the RRV If you only applied this year then your citizenship certainly won’t be complete by December. No chance Edited September 9, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Is there a separate thread for Australian Citizenship timeline 2019-20? 2019-20 financial year already started on July 1 this year, so just wondering. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netbg Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, Marisawright said: If you only applied this year then your citizenship certainly won’t be complete by December. No chance I realise I have to get a RRV to leave the country now my PR has expired but I just hoped my citizenship would be through. Applied for citizenship April 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Marisawright said: If you only applied this year then your citizenship certainly won’t be complete by December. No chance I know it's frustrating for the forum members here who have been waiting a very long time, but based on more recent timelines i would question there being no chance of a turnaround within a year. Unlikely, maybe. Edited September 10, 2019 by millski88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 31 minutes ago, Indianinoz said: Is there a separate thread for Australian Citizenship timeline 2019-20? 2019-20 financial year already started on July 1 this year, so just wondering. Thanks! Nah. Someone may get round to updating the title, but this is the gang. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouDYorkie Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 If you only applied this year then your citizenship certainly won’t be complete by December. No chanceAlthough I did see someone from Perth who has applied, had the test and been approved all between June and September this year, I’d genuinely like to see them get Citizenship before Christmas! It puts Brisbane City Council (and many others) to shame [emoji16] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheral Singh Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 12 hours ago, Marisawright said: If you only applied this year then your citizenship certainly won’t be complete by December. No chance Ya completely with you on that. It seems no chance till December as it almost no time left in the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 09/09/2019 at 09:16, millski88 said: Think we've finally got our appointments in order. Me - 17th October OH - 24th October OH needed one as late as possible in the afternoon, so probably not feasible to hold out for the same day. Happy that these aren't too long to wait now, and fairly close together. Averaging 95-100% on the practice tests, itching to do it now!!! Awesome mate. Moving quick that hey! Think we are owed it after the PR debacle! Hoping mine comes through soon. Its like our visa lives are in sync haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Parkesy said: Awesome mate. Moving quick that hey! Think we are owed it after the PR debacle! Hoping mine comes through soon. Its like our visa lives are in sync haha! Yeah definitely quicker than expected! When the change to immigration bill was announced i panicked and wished i could have submitted for citizenship back then, now i'm glad i couldn't in a way... unfortunate for so many people here waiting that the influx of applications have just gotten stuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkesy Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, millski88 said: Yeah definitely quicker than expected! When the change to immigration bill was announced i panicked and wished i could have submitted for citizenship back then, now i'm glad i couldn't in a way... unfortunate for so many people here waiting that the influx of applications have just gotten stuck. Yeah so keen to get mine. Ive waited enough over the years! Sam as you - working hol, 457, work transfer, 457, 186, CITIZENSHIP. Same ANZCO too ha. You in Melbourne again I cant remember? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Parkesy said: Yeah so keen to get mine. Ive waited enough over the years! Sam as you - working hol, 457, work transfer, 457, 186, CITIZENSHIP. Same ANZCO too ha. You in Melbourne again I cant remember? Melbourne yeah! Have we got an identical immigration history? haha. Must be similar dates too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msvayani Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Anyone waiting for citizenship ceremony in Canterbury-Bankstown council? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray119 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Hi. Guys. I new here. I can see the official time frame 18~20months. However, I want to know what's actual average period to get AUS citizenship(approved)? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ray119 said: Hi. Guys. I new here. I can see the official time frame 18~20months. However, I want to know what's actual average period to get AUS citizenship(approved)? Thanks Hey! Unfortunately that's very difficult to say. You could refer to the 'sharemytimeline' website, here: http://sharemytimeline.info/ But in all honesty, that's user-generated data, no one really knows it's accuracy. You'll see cases on the forum here of people waiting 1.5-2 years with no test appointment, then on the other hand people who have had test and approval within 4-6 months. There's not a lot of trends to pull from, it's very hard if not impossible to predict a time frame based on your specific application unfortunately. All the best! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimmgaya Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Hi we got the approval today. Here is our timeline Applied 10 Mar 2019 doc requested 24 Mar 2019 Test invitation 9 May 2019 Test date 12 Jun 2019 Approved 12 Sep 2019 Launceston tasmania. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 15 hours ago, Nimmgaya said: Hi we got the approval today. Here is our timeline Applied 10 Mar 2019 doc requested 24 Mar 2019 Test invitation 9 May 2019 Test date 12 Jun 2019 Approved 12 Sep 2019 Launceston tasmania. Woah! Congrats. See, there's a potential turnaround within a year right there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrieves Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 minute ago, millski88 said: Woah! Congrats. See, there's a potential turnaround within a year right there. Not if the ceremony is scheduled 4-5 months later, which is the average wait at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millski88 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 29 minutes ago, MrGrieves said: Not if the ceremony is scheduled 4-5 months later, which is the average wait at the moment. Look on the bright side though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausa0000 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 16 hours ago, Nimmgaya said: Hi we got the approval today. Here is our timeline Applied 10 Mar 2019 doc requested 24 Mar 2019 Test invitation 9 May 2019 Test date 12 Jun 2019 Approved 12 Sep 2019 Launceston tasmania. Congrats!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausa0000 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, MrGrieves said: Not if the ceremony is scheduled 4-5 months later, which is the average wait at the moment. Thankfully, Tasmanian councils don't seem to have any waiting lists for ceremonies. Many councils allow you to book a private ceremony at the local council office at a time that is convenient to you and the mayor. In cities like Launceston, applicants will automatically be included in the next ceremony as they only see a total of 100-200 applicants in total each year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAG Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) On 13/09/2019 at 09:19, MrGrieves said: Not if the ceremony is scheduled 4-5 months later, which is the average wait at the moment. On 13/09/2019 at 09:49, millski88 said: Look on the bright side though? Guess what!!! I received the ceremony invite e-mail for the 2-Oct. So if you have not got the invite for this one, you will definitely be in for the 23rd Oct. Here is the final timeline. My Timeline (Applied with my child) Online application applied/ received – 1/05/19 Council – Greater Dandenong, VIC Email received 23/07/2019 with date for citizenship test for Late Jan2020 Date of the Citizenship Test – 08/08/2019 Date of approval – 08/08/2019 (same day) Citizenship approval letter received -16/08/2019 Ceremony invite e-mail – 13/09/2019 Ceremony: 02/10/2019 5 Months from start to Finish!! Thank Lord. Super excited!!! Edited September 17, 2019 by MaggieMay24 Removed hyperlink/external site reference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrieves Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Yeah, true, some Council are much faster than others - I should not use my case as a rule I hope to get my invite from Moreland in the next days then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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