AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINES 2018-2019

[Cubiscus 10]

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

No you weren't.  If you're currently resident in Australia and have been for some years, then you apply for a RRV and it should be granted quickly.

I would strongly prefer not to spend $1k plus for the sake of what could be a few weeks.   Plus even if it takes weeks that's an issue work wise if I have to stay out of the country until its granted.

[garrychandi 28]

8 hours ago, Sigemup said:

Hi guys,

I have question about the scanning of photo for the form 1195. How big should the photo size be ? I mean the harf copy is as per the specs. But how big should the scanned soft copy be ? 

Should it be same size on the screen as the actual photo (i.e. 35mm by 45mm) ? Or should it be scanned copy be A4 size ? I am very confused about this.

Thank you

Hoping that someone will answer soon, confused about the same

[Rockshanks 18]

9 minutes ago, garrychandi said:

Hoping that someone will answer soon, confused about the same

Hi Garry 

you can do either way , can upload the actual photo or put it on A4 but do sign it at back off the photo . They are not fussy about photo it’s just for the Record . 
cheers

[IndianzinOZ 7]

4 hours ago, Dhinchak said:

 

Can someone please answer my query ?

Hi mate,

You do 1 applicarion and you can add ur family members in that..

In 1 application, there will be 4 people and you will have to upload docs for every person individually..

Your adult son's license is fine for address proof.

They don't look more than that. Address is just to send approval letter and invitation for ceremony. My experience is otherwise they don't care much about address.

Aadhar is not mandatory..I didn't give my Aadhar.Just passport, driving license, birth certificate and overseas pccs is what they want.

I didn't had my birth certificate, they asked me for school leaving certificate.

That is it.

Hope I answered ur query.

Edited April 7 by IndianzinOZ

[vickyplum 168]

My citizenship interview/test was scheduled for 27 April (Sydney). I've now received an email saying it's postponed, but not giving any details of a new date. So I have to assume that's on hold indefinitely for now.

[Rawkus 1]

On 07/04/2020 at 06:27, IndianzinOZ said:

Guys citizenship ceremonies going online...

People who have given tests still getting approved but at a lower pace..

Ones who have to give tests need to wait bcoz there is no online process for that..

But once restrictions ease, they will put more resources to catchup.

Great news..

Our hardwork and petition got answered.

How do you know approvals are still being processed?

[millski88 184]

On 06/04/2020 at 17:39, jess6 said:

Yes, that was already the official timeline before.

I personally got approved on December 20 and still hadn't received an invitation for the mid-April ceremony of my council which indicates that timeline.

I think that we have to admit that considering the circumstances, it is actually a pretty good effort from the department. They could have very well put us on ice.  

Is there any evidence these online or 1 person ceremonies are happening across the country? I can only see mention of Canberra.

With the timeline now at 7 months for 90% from approval to ceremony, not getting an April ceremony from a late-Dec approval isn't hugely surprising, is it? In Victoria especially, even before COVID-19 the ceremony wait seemed to be on that 90% estimate or longer in a lot of cases.

Edited April 8 by millski88

[Cubiscus 10]

Brisbane was around 4 - 6 months previously from approval to ceremony as of January.

[Mamir 0]

Anybody got their August appointment cancelled or postponed? 

[IndianzinOZ 7]

11 hours ago, Rawkus said:

How do you know approvals are still being processed?

Bcoz I know people who got approved in a different group.

[IndianzinOZ 7]

minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-australian-citizenship-processing.aspx

[jess6 191]

6 hours ago, millski88 said:

Is there any evidence these online or 1 person ceremonies are happening across the country? I can only see mention of Canberra.

With the timeline now at 7 months for 90% from approval to ceremony, not getting an April ceremony from a late-Dec approval isn't hugely surprising, is it? In Victoria especially, even before COVID-19 the ceremony wait seemed to be on that 90% estimate or longer in a lot of cases.

What makes you think it concerns only Canberra?

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-australian-citizenship-processing.aspx

Regarding the timeline, yes, this is what I was saying : announced solution is in line with the usual timeline. Why do you think I was surprised?

My observation about my council was that ceremony would usually happen 4 to 5 months after approval date when I checked in December. But that always fluctuates. Before COVID, I was expecting receiving an invitation for early May. 

so yes, I thought and still think the online solution will probably stay within timelines.

I now expect receiving an invitation for July or August. 

[millski88 184]

15 hours ago, jess6 said:

What makes you think it concerns only Canberra?

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/statement-on-australian-citizenship-processing.aspx

Regarding the timeline, yes, this is what I was saying : announced solution is in line with the usual timeline. Why do you think I was surprised?

My observation about my council was that ceremony would usually happen 4 to 5 months after approval date when I checked in December. But that always fluctuates. Before COVID, I was expecting receiving an invitation for early May. 

so yes, I thought and still think the online solution will probably stay within timelines.

I now expect receiving an invitation for July or August. 

Apologies, i didn't mean to come across a grump!

We had to update our records after moving house (and council areas) yesterday, after already waiting 5.5 months from date of approval, and discovered there might be further delays because of this... what a drain.

I did read a bit more in to the ceremonies yesterday... does look like they're national. Although, given the volume they're able to cover with the online ceremonies i think there's a good chance we'll be out of COVID-19 restrictions before we get to our ceremony! Ah well, at least it's something for those closer to ceremony, and the queue won't completely stall.

[millski88 184]

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People who were scheduled to attend a Citizenship appointment or ceremony over the coming months will be contacted to make alternative arrangements.

It's this statement that makes me believe we'll be waiting until well after COVID-19 restrictions. We didn't have a ceremony scheduled, and the online ceremonies will only drip through applicants compared to the usual ceremonies. 

[Delta 3]

I got approved today 9/4/20..I had my test on 18/3/20...

Edited April 9 by Delta

[Rawkus 1]

31 minutes ago, Delta said:

I got approved today 9/4/20..I had my test on 18/3/20...

Congratulations 

[galisuman 53]

Hi Guys I am back on the forum with a questions, we are applying for our citizenship in May this year, we have a new born this month  and I want to know me and my partner are permanent residents and want to know if bub is eligible for Australian Passport or should he wait with us to get passport. Kindly advise.

[Cubiscus 10]

If either you or your partner are permanent residents your bub will automatically be eligible for Australian citizenship, before your application.

[KazBaker 167]

1 hour ago, galisuman said:

Hi Guys I am back on the forum with a questions, we are applying for our citizenship in May this year, we have a new born this month  and I want to know me and my partner are permanent residents and want to know if bub is eligible for Australian Passport or should he wait with us to get passport. Kindly advise.

You need to apply for your newborn “Evidence of citizenship” once baby’s birth certificate arrive. You have to apply this separately. I had a baby recently and i did it

Edited April 10 by KazBaker

[samlab 79]

On 03/03/2020 at 09:37, GUS said:

Hey mate.... Im also on the Sunny Coast.

 

Me and my partner applied in April/2019 and we haven't received anything yet. =(

Any news yet Gus?
Or anyone else moving forward with their applications on the Sunny Coast? 
We applied 17th December 2019 and heard nothing since. 

[Raspuss 2]

Hey Guys,

Just want to update I just saw that I got approval on April 9th?

Hopefully I will get approval letter soon.

Had given test and passed on March 23rd.

[Danny842003 20]

On 08/04/2020 at 14:21, Mamir said:

Anybody got their August appointment cancelled or postponed? 

I was supposed to have mine 30th March was rebooked for August l, that got postponed with about 17 emails a couple of days ago. 

[Raspuss 2]

On 08/04/2020 at 06:59, Rawkus said:

How do you know approvals are still being processed?

Hey mate

I got my approval on April 9th.

Gave my test on March 23rd..

This shows approvals are still being processed.

[Rawkus 1]

3 hours ago, Raspuss said:

Hey mate

I got my approval on April 9th.

Gave my test on March 23rd..

This shows approvals are still being processed.

Congratulations.  That's good to know. 

[olloyd21 4]

Great to know re: approvals!!