Aug/2017/Cook Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 11:33, Mazen said: Finally, the citizenship application is approved on the Immi website. Waiting for the Ceremony which is the last step of this journey, looking forward to receiving this letter soon I hope you get the virtual ceremony soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwhite101 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, Aug/2017/Cook said: I found this information from the gov website. In-person citizenship appointments continue to be on hold in regional Victoria. This will not impact your citizenship application. Some ceremonies are now being held online. See COVID-19 and the border, Citizenship. Just noticed Melbourne testing office has been added back to the list Edited November 17, 2020 by flatwhite101 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123stella Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Applied for citizenship: 15 October 2020 Council: Cairns Invitation letter for test received on: 11 November 2020 Test Appointment : 4 December 2020 Rescheduled: 17 November 2020 17 November 2020: test PASSED, application APPROVED shortly after. My partner has applied on the same day, but he still didn't received a test date. It might be because he has criminal records (15 years ago in Italy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Aug/2017/Cook said: I hope you get the virtual ceremony soon I wish this will happen soon! However, the pandemic situation is settled where I'm located (touch wood) and, I reckon it will be a regular ceremony at the council 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 11:35, flatwhite101 said: Just noticed Melbourne testing office has been added back to the list Great news, I'm expecting a call quite soon as mine was one of the last to be cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 21 hours ago, Mazen said: I wish this will happen soon! However, the pandemic situation is settled where I'm located (touch wood) and, I reckon it will be a regular ceremony at the council I was told during my interview that the ceremonies are back to being in person now (this was NSW). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyc Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 11:35, flatwhite101 said: Just noticed Melbourne testing office has been added back to the list Great!. Hopefully we all hear from them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aug/2017/Cook Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 11:35, flatwhite101 said: Just noticed Melbourne testing office has been added back to the list Great news In-person citizenship tests and appointments resumed in Melbourne this week, after COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria eased, the Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge has confirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 15:48, 123stella said: Applied for citizenship: 15 October 2020 Council: Cairns Invitation letter for test received on: 11 November 2020 Test Appointment : 4 December 2020 Rescheduled: 17 November 2020 17 November 2020: test PASSED, application APPROVED shortly after. My partner has applied on the same day, but he still didn't received a test date. It might be because he has criminal records (15 years ago in Italy). Interest that Cairns has such a quick turn around, yet in other regional coastal QLD cities (like mine), very little movement is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Canada2Australia said: Interest that Cairns has such a quick turn around, yet in other regional coastal QLD cities (like mine), very little movement is happening. Not surprising. Cairns is the only regional town in Queensland and non capital town in Australia to have a DOHA office. Other regional towns, like mine(Mackay), all rely on Centrelink for test/interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviozz Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Indianinoz said: Not surprising. Cairns is the only regional town in Queensland and non capital town in Australia to have a DOHA office. Other regional towns, like mine(Mackay), all rely on Centrelink for test/interview. Mine too. Look at my signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyishuk Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi All, Sorry if this question has already been answered - I did flick back a few pages... but no joy. I need to send my UK passport off to be renewed (it expires in 6 months) this is likely to take some time to get the renewal due to delays with covid in the UK. Just wondering if I am called for the interview/test and do not have my passport will it be an issue? I do have ID documents such as NSW Drivers License and UK License, Birth Certificate, Medicare Card... Can anyone confirm on this? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, sydneyishuk said: Hi All, Sorry if this question has already been answered - I did flick back a few pages... but no joy. I need to send my UK passport off to be renewed (it expires in 6 months) this is likely to take some time to get the renewal due to delays with covid in the UK. Just wondering if I am called for the interview/test and do not have my passport will it be an issue? I do have ID documents such as NSW Drivers License and UK License, Birth Certificate, Medicare Card... Can anyone confirm on this? Thanks in advance For my interview, I was only asked to present the driver's license and, no one asked for the passport. You could be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 16:15, sydneyishuk said: Hi All, Sorry if this question has already been answered - I did flick back a few pages... but no joy. I need to send my UK passport off to be renewed (it expires in 6 months) this is likely to take some time to get the renewal due to delays with covid in the UK. Just wondering if I am called for the interview/test and do not have my passport will it be an issue? I do have ID documents such as NSW Drivers License and UK License, Birth Certificate, Medicare Card... Can anyone confirm on this? Thanks in advance I had my interview/test a few weeks back and I was asked to show my passport and NSW licence - nothing else. In fact I'd sent my UK passport for renewal, it didn't get back in time (I waited until a few days beforehand) and had to reschedule my test as a result! So I would definitely assume they will ask for your passport, as that's the main document that provides your (UK) identity. Your licence proves your Australia based (NSW) identity. Have you actually got a test date yet? My passport renewal took a month from arrival of the old passport in the UK until I go the new (and old) one returned to me here. Plus the time it took the old passport to reach the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan12 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, vickyplum said: I had my interview/test a few weeks back and I was asked to show my passport and NSW licence - nothing else. In fact I'd sent my UK passport for renewal, it didn't get back in time (I waited until a few days beforehand) and had to reschedule my test as a result! So I would definitely assume they will ask for your passport, as that's the main document that provides your (UK) identity. Your licence proves your Australia based (NSW) identity. Have you actually got a test date yet? My passport renewal took a month from arrival of the old passport in the UK until I go the new (and old) one returned to me here. Plus the time it took the old passport to reach the UK. Hi All, We have our citizenship test in Perth today 3/12/20 .They just asked for driving license only.We passed the test and My wife application got approved in few minutes, I am waiting for my approval as my application includes my daughter as well.Hope for best.Good luck you will all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aug/2017/Cook Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Khan12 said: Hi All, We have our citizenship test in Perth today 3/12/20 .They just asked for driving license only.We passed the test and My wife application got approved in few minutes, I am waiting for my approval as my application includes my daughter as well.Hope for best.Good luck you will all. Hi Khan, How was your exam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan12 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 It was fantastic,finished in three minutes with % marks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aug/2017/Cook Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Khan12 said: It was fantastic,finished in three minutes with % marks. As I wasn't sure that whether the exam changed it too hard or not lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan12 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Nah It was easy one,just read one time Our common bond booklet and that’s was enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hey guys, we have our test date coming up (finally) and was wondering, for all those who've recently done the test, if it's tough now, with the new change? Ay advise / suggestions for someone who has 3 days before their test? @Khan12 / @Mazen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan12 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Hi Hex just relax and read our common bond booklet available at immigration website then try practice test.it gives you good idea. The desk guy told me you must’ve to passed five questions related to Australian values .Test will be easy one. Good luck and stay blessed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Hex said: Hey guys, we have our test date coming up (finally) and was wondering, for all those who've recently done the test, if it's tough now, with the new change? Ay advise / suggestions for someone who has 3 days before their test? @Khan12 / @Mazen I suggest to read our common bond book, also you can browse on the internet there are many websites where you can practice on the book info. These were very useful to me and the majority of the questions will be similar to what you will see on these practice exams. Good Luck Edited December 7, 2020 by Mazen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep1984 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 07/12/2020 at 07:56, Hex said: Hey guys, we have our test date coming up (finally) and was wondering, for all those who've recently done the test, if it's tough now, with the new change? Ay advise / suggestions for someone who has 3 days before their test? @Khan12 / @Mazen Which state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Deep1984 said: Which state? @Deep1984 NSW (Sydney) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) Finally, this dream came to an end! I have just received the ceremony invitation to the 26/1/2021, coincidently this date will mark 6 years upon my arrival in Australia. I have enjoyed being in this forum through all my process starting my PR application and wish everybody very good luck in his Citizenship journey. Edited December 9, 2020 by Mazen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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