House Biatch 16 Posted October 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mazen said: I'm having the same situation. I will be conducting the interview on the same day as my wife, but we are going to have two different times. We both applied at the same time and received the invitation letter on the same date. However, She will start the interview at 8:30 am and, I will start at 9:00 am. Thats not too bad. In my case, my wife has hers on the Thursday qt 9.45am and I have mine on the Friday at 8am. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris9 27 Posted October 12, 2020 11 hours ago, House Biatch said: We received our letters of Invitation to Interview and Test on Friday, I was quite surprised how quickly this came through as we only applied in May this year! Is it normal for my wife and I have interviews on 2 different days, she's on the Thursday and I'm on the Friday? We applied at the same time through her IMMI account and I just assumed that we would go to the interview at the same time. Citizenship App: 02-May-2020 Test Invitation: 09-Oct-2020 Test Date: 13-Nov-2020 Approval: TBA Approval Letter Rcvd: TBA Ceremony: TBA Council: Gold Coast, QLD Perfectly normal to have interviews at different times Citizenship App: 07-Feb-20 Test Invitation: 25-Sep-20 Test Date: 28-Sep-20 Approval: 28-Sep-20 Ceremony: 06-Nov-20 (Online) Council: Brisbane, QLD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieboi 1 Posted October 15, 2020 On 23/09/2020 at 07:20, naviozz said: Yeah, it’s really good news. I am from Townsville council. Has any one got any invitation from Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg, or Any other regional area in qld. Thanks FYI Cairns office, received email invite for test in September, with an early October date - COVID mitigation processes in place. Approved, but waiting for Council invite. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naviozz 16 Posted October 19, 2020 Calling to home affair regarding the status of my citizenship file will put any negative impact or delay the processing of my file ? Thanks Eligibility. 7 nov. 2019 applied. 7 nov. 2019 test/ interview. Email. Waiting Test. Waiting approved. Waiting Cerm. Waiting townsville council Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUS 2 Posted October 19, 2020 On 30/09/2020 at 10:22, KatieS said: Hey, I found a woman at my work who also applied end April / early May 2019, was chatting to her yesterday about how slow it's all going, and she just messaged me to say she received an invite today to do the test at Kawana in November Update: I just got my invite too! 13 November Nice!!!! I have also received the invitation and it is for next week Current status - Permanent Resident Citizenship Application: 29/04/2019 Invitation: 02/10/2020 Test Date: 26/10/2020 Approval: TBA Ceremony: TBA Sunshine Coast Council - Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indianinoz 27 Posted October 19, 2020 57 minutes ago, GUS said: Nice!!!! I have also received the invitation and it is for next week Finally, congratulations GUS. Best to update your signature on this forum too. How did you receive the invite? Email? From which email address? Is there a way to pre pone the test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUS 2 Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Indianinoz said: Finally, congratulations GUS. Best to update your signature on this forum too. How did you receive the invite? Email? From which email address? Is there a way to pre pone the test? Actually I just found out that I need to take the original birth certificate with me and I don´t have it here with me It is probably going to take ages for my mum to post it for me so I assume I wont be taking the test next week - can´t believe that! Current status - Permanent Resident Citizenship Application: 29/04/2019 Invitation: 02/10/2020 Test Date: 26/10/2020 Approval: TBA Ceremony: TBA Sunshine Coast Council - Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hesh 16 Posted October 19, 2020 Hi, Anyone went for the test without having original birth certificate in our own language? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris9 27 Posted October 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Hesh said: Hi, Anyone went for the test without having original birth certificate in our own language? Now-a-days due to covid, they aren't asking for or checking any original documents except the ID card (Passport/drivers license) at the test/interview. Atleast this is what has been the case for me and for many others I've known. Citizenship App: 07-Feb-20 Test Invitation: 25-Sep-20 Test Date: 28-Sep-20 Approval: 28-Sep-20 Ceremony: 06-Nov-20 (Online) Council: Brisbane, QLD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hesh 16 Posted October 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, Kris9 said: Now-a-days due to covid, they aren't asking for or checking any original documents except the ID card (Passport/drivers license) at the test/interview. Atleast this is what has been the case for me and for many others I've known. But I'm worrying about it. In the appointment letter it says if you don't have originals reshedule the test. I asked my parents to send it urgently but not sure. Have you done for your test without having original birth certificate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUS 2 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Hesh said: But I'm worrying about it. In the appointment letter it says if you don't have originals reshedule the test. I asked my parents to send it urgently but not sure. Have you done for your test without having original birth certificate? I am also worried about that. My mum has posted it already but it is scheduled to arrive here just on the 29/10 and my interview/test is on the 26th. I don't know if I should just go to the interview anyway or reschedule it to a later date when I have the original birth certificate at hand Current status - Permanent Resident Citizenship Application: 29/04/2019 Invitation: 02/10/2020 Test Date: 26/10/2020 Approval: TBA Ceremony: TBA Sunshine Coast Council - Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hesh 16 Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Hesh said: But I'm worrying about it. In the appointment letter it says if you don't have originals reshedule the test. I asked my parents to send it urgently but not sure. Have you done for your test without having original birth certificate? 28 minutes ago, GUS said: I am also worried about that. My mum has posted it already but it is scheduled to arrive here just on the 29/10 and my interview/test is on the 26th. I don't know if I should just go to the interview anyway or reschedule it to a later date when I have the original birth certificate at hand I contacted the immigration and explained my situation. My country is going on 2nd wave of covid 19. They said bring all other docs and case will notify if they required anything later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNT 28 Posted October 20, 2020 Interview and TEST i have a quick question regarding the Citizenship test. Whoever have completed the exam will be able to help me with this. Do you get same citizenship test questions from the IMMI sample test or you will get more than that? Any help would be appreciated. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KazBaker 174 Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, MNT said: Interview and TEST i have a quick question regarding the Citizenship test. Whoever have completed the exam will be able to help me with this. Do you get same citizenship test questions from the IMMI sample test or you will get more than that? Any help would be appreciated. thanks You can download Australian citizenship test on app store easily. There is heaps of app available that covers all the questions. And real citizenship test question is pretty standard and easy. I got % correct after practicing those quiz and questions in app. good luck ! 2 PR applied: 09/11/2017, PR Granted 21/09/2018, citizenship applied: 26/09/2019, Citizenship Test & Approved 07/01/2020, Citizenship Ceremony 04/03/2020 “Australian Citizen” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Hesh said: But I'm worrying about it. In the appointment letter it says if you don't have originals reshedule the test. I asked my parents to send it urgently but not sure. Have you done for your test without having original birth certificate? When we did our test at Sydney CBD office, the officer asked me to show him every original document that i attached to my application , same for my husband and son.. i think you go and explain the situation and see how you go Citizenship application : 07/08/2019 Received invitation to do the test : 02/2020 Initial Test Date: 27/04/2020 (Cancelled due to covid) Second Test Invitation: 11/09/2020 Test Date: 27/09/2020- Passed Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subin1123 0 Posted October 20, 2020 I got a request from Immi yesterday . They asked me submit my last tax return Does everyone have a same request ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkumar 18 Posted October 20, 2020 On 16/05/2020 at 19:44, galisuman said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkumar 18 Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) That’s look different to me never heard asked tax return in citizenships.if you don’t mind which visa you held now ? Edited October 20, 2020 by kkumar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 9,806 Posted October 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, Subin1123 said: I got a request from Immi yesterday . They asked me submit my last tax return Does everyone have a same request ? Are you sure it was a genuine request, it could be a scam Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Marisawright said: Are you sure it was a genuine request, it could be a scam Yeah I agree.. would be logic if he is applying for PR or another Visa but citizenship !! Sounds illogical to me Citizenship application : 07/08/2019 Received invitation to do the test : 02/2020 Initial Test Date: 27/04/2020 (Cancelled due to covid) Second Test Invitation: 11/09/2020 Test Date: 27/09/2020- Passed Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naviozz 16 Posted October 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Subin1123 said: I got a request from Immi yesterday . They asked me submit my last tax return Does everyone have a same request ? You are the first person I ever heard about asking last tax return. Don’t mind just a little question, did you apply citizenship or any visa ?Thanks Eligibility. 7 nov. 2019 applied. 7 nov. 2019 test/ interview. Email. Waiting Test. Waiting approved. Waiting Cerm. Waiting townsville council Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canada2Australia 409 Posted October 20, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 14:22, House Biatch said: Thats not too bad. In my case, my wife has hers on the Thursday qt 9.45am and I have mine on the Friday at 8am. Why is this an issue for you though? The interviews are less than 24 hours apart. I mean, they could have been months apart from each other so it could always be worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subin1123 0 Posted October 20, 2020 11 hours ago, kkumar said: That’s look different to me never heard asked tax return in citizenships.if you don’t mind which visa you held now ? I hold 187 visa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subin1123 0 Posted October 20, 2020 10 hours ago, coquette said: Yeah I agree.. would be logic if he is applying for PR or another Visa but citizenship !! Sounds illogical to me Yeah, that’s weird when they requested my tax return. I applied citizenship 10 hours ago, naviozz said: You are the first person I ever heard about asking last tax return. Don’t mind just a little question, did you apply citizenship or any visa ?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subin1123 0 Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Subin1123 said: Yeah, that’s weird when they requested my tax return. I applied citizenship Citizenship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
