Hex Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys for the help and advise - did the interview and test. Comments: - The entire process took about 10-15 min (really quick). Interview was simple and about 4-5 questions (ever been to jail / arrested etc.) - The test was on an Ipad, sitting on a chair. Although it was more difficult than I expected, I still managed to get 100% so it's do-able, just don't underestimate it (there were 3-4 questions that had me thinking). They said I'll need to wait 3-6 months for the ceremony invite. PS - my application was updated to "approved" by the time logged back in (within 30 min) Edited December 10, 2020 by Hex 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazen Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) On 10/12/2020 at 11:45, Hex said: Thanks guys for the help and advise - did the interview and test. Comments: - The entire process took about 10-15 min (really quick). Interview was simple and about 4-5 questions (ever been to jail / arrested etc.) - The test was on an Ipad, sitting on a chair. Although it was more difficult than I expected, I still managed to get 100% so it's do-able, just don't underestimate it (there were 3-4 questions that had me thinking). They said I'll need to wait 3-6 months for the ceremony invite. PS - my application was updated to "approved" by the time logged back in (within 30 min) Congrats! The ceremony usually depends on council availability, Metro cities will have more frequent ceremonies (every month). fo regional cities might have one every two months or depend on how many persons granted citizenship at the city. you may get enrolled soon in the Australia day ceremony, this is the major one in Australia. Edited December 11, 2020 by Mazen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) I finished my test yesterday for both me and my wife we both passed with 100% result. Test was very easy we have done ours in Brisbane city and hopefully ceremony letter will be coming our wah soon for 26th Jan 2021 Edited December 14, 2020 by galisuman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Does anyone have any updates on Melbourne /VIC office? Any indication of what date of processing they are up to now? Would be nice to think that there is additional focus but I don’t think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Finally got my interview date in Melbourne for 19th Jan, cant wait to get through this now and finally become an Aussie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 23 hours ago, VicApplicant said: Does anyone have any updates on Melbourne /VIC office? Any indication of what date of processing they are up to now? Would be nice to think that there is additional focus but I don’t think so My original date was 9th April and just got my new invite yesterday for 19th jan, feel free to use that timeline as to when you should get yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 awesome @andrewajp002 when did you apply? Great to see people getting through. I only applied in April 2020! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helppls Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hi all, Passed my citizenship test 2 weeks ago, application still says 'received' - has anyone had this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 14:38, helppls said: Hi all, Passed my citizenship test 2 weeks ago, application still says 'received' - has anyone had this? @helppls Not sure this will help but when I was at my interview the other day they said that my status would only change to "approved", if they don't need to run any background checks against me. My suspicion is that they are awaiting a few checks to come back before updating. Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helppls Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Hex said: @helppls Not sure this will help but when I was at my interview the other day they said that my status would only change to "approved", if they don't need to run any background checks against me. My suspicion is that they are awaiting a few checks to come back before updating. Just my thoughts. Ah I see, so they are just running background checks probably. Hopefully done before christmas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gui Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 17/10/2019 at 14:23, KazBaker said: Dear LAG, Thanks for your valuable information. should i apply the “Evidence of citizenship” once baby is born with the birth certificate? thanks cheers ! @KazBaker, I am on the same situation here. Did you end up having to update the citizenship application about your newborn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrychandi Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 11:38, helppls said: Hi all, Passed my citizenship test 2 weeks ago, application still says 'received' - has anyone had this? hey are you approved yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helppls Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 24/12/2020 at 14:53, garrychandi said: hey are you approved yet ? Nope still waiting. What about you? I'm not sure when the department opens again after Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrychandi Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 26/12/2020 at 18:24, helppls said: Nope still waiting. What about you? I'm not sure when the department opens again after Christmas Still waiting mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Hi all, hope everyone is well! My husband and I will shortly be able to apply for citizenship (end of Jan 2021). Is there anything you would recommend we collate now in order to streamline the process as much as possible? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 17/12/2020 at 18:07, VicApplicant said: awesome @andrewajp002 when did you apply? Great to see people getting through. I only applied in April 2020! I applied in 18th October 2019, so 6 months after application to first interview date. Hope that helps. I am guessing they will fast track some to clear the backlog, so may be quicker for you than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyc Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Anyone from Melbourne recently heard from interview & test officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabepilot Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 15/12/2020 at 08:48, galisuman said: I finished my test yesterday for both me and my wife we both passed with 100% result. Test was very easy we have done ours in Brisbane city and hopefully ceremony letter will be coming our wah soon for 26th Jan 2021 Any news on the ceremony for you? I passed the test around the same time but haven't heard anything yet - it seems I won't be getting the 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Wannabepilot said: Any news on the ceremony for you? I passed the test around the same time but haven't heard anything yet - it seems I won't be getting the 26th. Nope no news the next ceremony will be on 18th March in brisbane city hall. I am rooting for that possibly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyishuk Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi all, Last Friday received the date for my interview and test in Sydney - it is in a month's time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Got my interview tomorrow morning Only thing I dont have is a record of when I first landed in Australia (Visa Record), will this be an issue? (I have all other paper work) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, andrewajp002 said: Got my interview tomorrow morning Only thing I dont have is a record of when I first landed in Australia (Visa Record), will this be an issue? (I have all other paper work) @andrewajp002 I had my interview / test on the 10th December and they asked for the following of all applicants (my children were included): 1. Passport 2. Birth certificate 3. Drivers license (which needed to have my correct address, else I needed proof of address) I took an entire file of certified documents (to be safe) and that's all I was asked for. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, Hex said: @andrewajp002 I had my interview / test on the 10th December and they asked for the following of all applicants (my children were included): 1. Passport 2. Birth certificate 3. Drivers license (which needed to have my correct address, else I needed proof of address) I took an entire file of certified documents (to be safe) and that's all I was asked for. Good luck! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewajp002 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 The Melbourne office was very well organised and I was in and out in 30 mins They didn't ask for any more paperwork, just reviewed what I had uploaded, checked my driving Licence to check address and took a photo. The questions were easy, 2 trickyish ones but got 100% Now awaiting date of ceremony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Congrats @andrewajp002!! Good to hear. I’m hoping for an interview soon! Applied in April 20 so still a while to wait yet!! Fingers crossed for your ceremony. Is there an online ceremony option for vic at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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