citiapp 10 Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) my council is Banana Shire in Queensland Thanks. Guys, What do you recommend? I can go to Adelaide border office easily. Should I go to the office to check the status of the app or call them which can have very long wait times. Edited September 24, 2016 by citiapp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alonus 10 Posted September 24, 2016 Hi Guys, Here is my timeline: Preferred citizenship appointment location: Melbourne Local council: City of Greater Geelong Date applied: 05/09/2016-online Date received the acknowledgement email: 05/09/2016 Date of citizenship test invite email: 09/09/2016 Date of citizenship test: 14/09/2016-passed 100% Date of approval letter: 21/09/2016 Date of ceremony invite: waiting Date of ceremony: waiting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzee77 10 Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks. Guys, What do you recommend? I can go to Adelaide border office easily. Should I go to the office to check the status of the app or call them which can have very long wait times. when did you apply? Judging by this thread i would say give them atleast 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simran7757 10 Posted September 25, 2016 Hi guys ceremony has been done. Finally i am Australian citizen.timeline Applied- 28 feb 2016(under administrative error) Acknowledgement same day Email received for test date-18 july Officially test date-19 aug Rescheduled -19 july Approved- 26 july Ceremony-20 sep Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citiapp 10 Posted September 25, 2016 when did you apply? Judging by this thread i would say give them atleast 2 weeks. i applied on 11 September. so it has been full 2 calendar weeks now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SK02 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Hi guys ceremony has been done. Finally i am Australian citizen.timelineApplied- 28 feb 2016(under administrative error) Acknowledgement same day Email received for test date-18 july Officially test date-19 aug Rescheduled -19 july Approved- 26 july Ceremony-20 sep Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Hi Simran7757, congratulations!! What council did you apply from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simran7757 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Hi Simran7757, congratulations!! What council did you apply from? Macedon rangers shire Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citiapp 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Has ANYONE who applied in September received email invitation for test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leah28 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Has ANYONE who applied in September received email invitation for test? Hi, i havent receive anything yet, we applied sept 20, how about you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citiapp 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Hi, i havent receive anything yet, we applied sept 20, how about you? Which office(state) you applied to? I applied on 11th for Adelaide. Still waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leah28 10 Posted September 26, 2016 Which office(state) you applied to? I applied on 11th for Adelaide. Still waiting. I applied here in Melbourne, I reckon mine will taje a bit longer because i do it paper application, im regretting it now, much better to do it online, but im just hoping to receive a reply from them soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citiapp 10 Posted September 26, 2016 I applied here in Melbourne, I reckon mine will taje a bit longer because i do it paper application, im regretting it now, much better to do it online, but im just hoping to receive a reply from them soon. well, i applied online and am STILL waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzukiscottie 759 Posted September 26, 2016 I applied here in Melbourne, I reckon mine will taje a bit longer because i do it paper application, im regretting it now, much better to do it online, but im just hoping to receive a reply from them soon. How you apply wont make any difference in the grand scheme of things. You will still do the interview and citizenship test, and then wait several months for the ceremony. From Kilmarnock, now in Melbourne :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leah28 10 Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) How you apply wont make any difference in the grand scheme of things. You will still do the interview and citizenship test, and then wait several months for the ceremony. Dont get me wrong with that its my personal experience like until now even my payment hasnt deducted in my debit card yet, unlike when you do online straight away your application is on the system, while doing it paper application they have to wait for it and input the details into the system thats what i am saying but it doesnt mean that it has a big difference between online and paper application, that's why they are encouraging people to do online application right? But i do not want to argue about these things for i am not an expert like you are, this is my personal views and like what i have said i regret my descision not doing it online, just sharing my personal views on it . And by the way im not in a hurry:wink: cheers mate! Edited September 27, 2016 by leah28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzukiscottie 759 Posted September 27, 2016 Dont get me wrong with that its my personal experience like until now even my payment hasnt deducted in my debit card yet, unlike when you do online straight away your application is on the system, while doing it paper application they have to wait for it and input the details into the system thats what i am saying but it doesnt mean that it has a big difference between online and paper application, that's why they are encouraging people to do online application right? But i do not want to argue about these things for i am not an expert like you are, this is my personal views and like what i have said i regret my descision not doing it online. Whoah! Steady on! Where did I claim to be an expert? I was just commenting as everyone does on a forum. I'm not denying your personal viewpoint or your personal experience, and i'm not arguing. I appreciate the frustration around everything regarding immigration and citizenship timelines; hence why I mentioned that regardless of the manner of citizenship application, if everything goes well, you'll probably end up in the same ceremony either way! It was a reassurance, not a criticism. Having said that, if Australia Post lose your application, then you do indeed have a problem. An online application takes away that worry about the delivery method of the application. Good luck! Peace! From Kilmarnock, now in Melbourne :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leah28 10 Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Whoah! Steady on! Where did I claim to be an expert? I was just commenting as everyone does on a forum. I'm not denying your personal viewpoint or your personal experience, and i'm not arguing. I appreciate the frustration around everything regarding immigration and citizenship timelines; hence why I mentioned that regardless of the manner of citizenship application, if everything goes well, you'll probably end up in the same ceremony either way! It was a reassurance, not a criticism. Having said that, if Australia Post lose your application, then you do indeed have a problem. An online application takes away that worry about the delivery method of the application. Good luck! Peace! oh im sorry with that, my mistake of thinking you are an expert:wink: i was just talking with another mate and my regret of doing it paper application rather than online, its all good now, you have your opinion and i have mine, no dramas, have a great day and peace too:smile: Edited September 27, 2016 by leah28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcec826 20 Posted September 27, 2016 Has ANYONE who applied in September received email invitation for test? I applied on Sep 5th and got test invite email on Sep 11th to sit for test in Nov 3rd. Brisbane City Council. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElToro 10 Posted September 27, 2016 Finally an approval letter! Took 5 weeks, but progress at last! Date applied - 4/7/2016 City/Council area - City of Whitehorse (Melbourne) Online / Paper - Online Date received the acknowledgement email - 4/7/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test - 23/8/2016 Approval letter dated - 26/9/2016 Date of ceremony - TBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckmantj 10 Posted September 27, 2016 I applied here in Melbourne, I reckon mine will taje a bit longer because i do it paper application, im regretting it now, much better to do it online, but im just hoping to receive a reply from them soon. mee too.. im almost giving up now.. just wait then.. I applied since 12 September (paper) and my payment has not even been deducted .. I might be sitting for citizenship test by next year !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leah28 10 Posted September 27, 2016 mee too.. im almost giving up now.. just wait then.. I applied since 12 September (paper) and my payment has not even been deducted .. I might be sitting for citizenship test by next year !! not the best route for us are you in Melbourne too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicolo 11 Posted September 27, 2016 Has ANYONE who applied in September received email invitation for test? Just received email invitation for test today> Here is my timeline Applied onlinde: 16 Sep 2016 Email Invitation for test: 27 Sep Test: 12 Oct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckmantj 10 Posted September 27, 2016 not the best route for us are you in Melbourne too? No.. im in Sydney.. I called immigration last Friday and they took down my details.. they said that they have the records me calling on that day.. but since my payment has not been deducted, I wasn't recorded in their system yet !! .. I guessed they did this on purpose so when we call again, they have the records how many we have called them.. they insisted that the application can be processed within 80 days !! which is way too long !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckmantj 10 Posted September 27, 2016 Just received email invitation for test today> Here is my timeline Applied onlinde: 16 Sep 2016 Email Invitation for test: 27 Sep Test: 12 Oct Hi Nicolo where are you from?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicolo 11 Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Nicolo where are you from?? Banana Shire Council in Queensland. Test location will be in Rockhampton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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