AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINES 2018-2019

[jay9320 1]

On 28/12/2019 at 14:40, 187 june16 said:

Anyone waiting for ceremony from gold coast city ??

yep, waiting still for Gold Coast Ceremony. Invited to one 10/9/19 but could not make it as overseas. Heard there was one in November but no invite. Hoping still for 26th Jan. 

[Indianinoz 21]

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?

 

[robinoz2018 5]

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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

[KazBaker 167]

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.

[Hex 535]

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). 

[robinoz2018 5]

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

[Gaurav99 0]

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

[KazBaker 167]

Great news !

Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony.

 

[Ravi2019 3]

20 minutes ago, KazBaker said:

Great news !

Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony.

 

Congratulations!!!

[millski88 183]

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?

[Rvee 31]

2 hours ago, KazBaker said:

Great news !

Just approved my citizenship and now waiting to receive invitation attending at Ceremony.

 

Congratulations

 

[Andy0143 0]

Hi guys how to find out like ur citizenship file in which office?

[KazBaker 167]

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 by KazBaker

[imthedave 63]

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!
 

[rammygirl 1,458]

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.

[Rvee 31]

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..

[Georgiegie 23]

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? 

[Mazen 14]

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 by Mazen

[Mazen 14]

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

[Indianinoz 21]

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.

[Mazen 14]

 

 

 

 

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 

[Indianinoz 21]

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.

[Gaurav99 0]

On 07/01/2020 at 13:06, Ravi2019 said:

Congratulations!!!

Hi mate, congratulations, what were your timelines?

[Gaurav99 0]

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

[Gaurav99 0]

1 hour ago, Mazen said:

Good luck

Thanks so much