Indy sandhu Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hi Everyone, I have applied citizenship on 19 august 2016, Got invited for citizenship test for 4 oct 2016 in canberra. Its been 5 weeks now, since I've had passed my test. I am still waiting for my approval letter. Two of my friends received the approval letter in less than two weeks. My online status is still same ''application received''. No updates what so ever. I called the department and they advised me its still in processing and May take up to 8 weeks?? ITS been 80 days already since i lodged my application. As per the immigration website timeframe, which is 80 calendar days, they should have process it by now. Does anyone had any delays getting their approval letter. what should be the circumstances. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hi Everyone,I have applied citizenship on 19 august 2016, Got invited for citizenship test for 4 oct 2016 in canberra. Its been 5 weeks now, since I've had passed my test. I am still waiting for my approval letter. Two of my friends received the approval letter in less than two weeks. My online status is still same ''application received''. No updates what so ever. I called the department and they advised me its still in processing and May take up to 8 weeks?? ITS been 80 days already since i lodged my application. As per the immigration website timeframe, which is 80 calendar days, they should have process it by now. Does anyone had any delays getting their approval letter. what should be the circumstances. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! They can take more than a year too. One of my friend is waiting since dec last year.The best advice is to sit and watch.they will take their time.dnt worry u ll get urs soon. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blissli42 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Any status update from Glen Eira Council, Melbourne? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Melbourne Time Line.... Applied: 4 October 2016 (Online) Council: City Of Casey (Melbourne) Original test date: 9 Feb 17 (but managed to change to 4th November 2016) Test date: 4th November 2016 (Passed 100%) Approval: ?? Ceremony: ??? * Told by immi officer at my test appointment that Melbourne has a long wait time for citizenships - He had been advised to expect wait times of 4-6months for a ceremony date post test appointment! - Let the wait begin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doudoustlu Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi all, here is my timeline: Applied: 21 June 2016 (online) Council: Waverley (NSW) Email test: 27 June 2016 Test date: 24 August 2016 approval letter: 27 August 2016 ceremony date: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi sue, can i plz ask u what additional info they requested for ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi all, Received my letter for the ceremony this morning. woohoo! My updated timeline is: Applied: 27/04/16 Council: Townsville Test date: 13/07/16 Approval date: 15/07/16 Ceremony: 24/11/16 (letter received today on the 9/11 dated 4/11) everyone else who's still waiting hang in there. it's a long and a frustrating road that tests your patience lol but you'all get there in the end. I'll post once my ceremony is over and also once I receive my passport. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Any updates on City of Greater Dandenong? I have done my test and approved on 29 August 2016 and still waiting for ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 For those of you that applied online how were you advised of your test date? Was it via email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi all,Received my letter for the ceremony this morning. woohoo! My updated timeline is: Applied: 27/04/16 Council: Townsville Test date: 13/07/16 Approval date: 15/07/16 Ceremony: 24/11/16 (letter received today on the 9/11 dated 4/11) everyone else who's still waiting hang in there. it's a long and a frustrating road that tests your patience lol but you'all get there in the end. I'll post once my ceremony is over and also once I receive my passport. :-) Congrts chandni..Finally the long journey has come to an end. Apply for ur passport staright away.it wont take long for tht.i received mine within a week.god bless u.thanks for the support throughtout the long lasting journey Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 For those of you that applied online how were you advised of your test date? Was it via email? It was via email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Applied: 05 Sep 2016 (online) Council: Brisbane City Council Test date: 3 Nov 2016 approval letter: 9 Nov 2016 dated 3 Nov 2016 ceremony date: Waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 It was via email It can be either via email or post And can be either from immi or from council. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 It was via email Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 It can be either via email or postAnd can be either from immi or from council. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Hopefully mine is in the post!!! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websie Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hi all, Please find below my updated timelime. 1. Date Applied: 09/07/2016 2. City/Council Area: Sunshine Coast 3. Online / Paper: Online 4. Date Received the Acknowledgement Email: 09/07/2016 5. Date Received the Citizenship Test Email: 21/09/2016 6. Date of the Citizenship Test: 09/11/2016 - Passed 100% 7. Approval letter: Waiting 8. Date of ceremony: Waiting Was told at test to expect to hear something in about 6 weeks. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Melbourne Time Line.... Applied: 4 October 2016 (Online) Council: City Of Casey (Melbourne) Original test date: 9 Feb 17 (but managed to change to 4th November 2016) Test date: 4th November 2016 (Passed 100%) Approval: ?? Ceremony: ??? * Told by immi officer at my test appointment that Melbourne has a long wait time for citizenships - He had been advised to expect wait times of 4-6months for a ceremony date post test appointment! - Let the wait begin..... Updated time line! Applied: 4 October 2016 (Online) Council: City Of Casey (Melbourne) Original test date: 9 Feb 17 (but managed to change to 4th November 2016) Test date: 4th November 2016 (Passed 100%) Approval: 4th November 2016 (Just called DIPB & was told approval granted on same day as test, and to keep eye out for snail mail letter)! Ceremony: ??? Edited November 11, 2016 by Brummygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue2015 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi sue, can i plz ask u what additional info they requested for ? Thanks They simply wanted to know would I like to keep my maiden name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy sandhu Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi Everyone,I have applied citizenship on 19 august 2016, Got invited for citizenship test for 4 oct 2016 in canberra. Its been 5 weeks now, since I've had passed my test. I am still waiting for my approval letter. Two of my friends received the approval letter in less than two weeks. My online status is still same ''application received''. No updates what so ever. I called the department and they advised me its still in processing and May take up to 8 weeks?? ITS been 80 days already since i lodged my application. As per the immigration website timeframe, which is 80 calendar days, they should have process it by now. Does anyone had any delays getting their approval letter. what should be the circumstances. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Hi everyone, My citizenship has been approved on 9 nov. I got approval letter today. Get citizenship date 21st dec. But I request them to change it to 21st nov. Happy days...pp:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy sandhu Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi everyone, My citizenship has been approved on 9 nov. I got approval letter today. Get citizenship date 21st dec. But I request them to change it to 21st nov. Happy days...pp:wink: Berridale Nsw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi everyone, My citizenship has been approved on 9 nov. I got approval letter today. Get citizenship date 21st dec. But I request them to change it to 21st nov. Happy days...pp:wink: WOW! Congrats on your Citizenship Ceremony so quickly after your approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naburn Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Date applied: 20/07/2016 City/Council area: Bunbury WA Online / Paper: Online Date received the acknowledgement email: 20/07/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test: TBA Date of ceremony: TBA Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) Hi all, I applied in July and still haven't heard anything. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) My Timelines are below: UPDATED. Finally ceremony date has been allocated. Date applied: 21/07/2016 Council: Greater Dandenong Online/Paper: Online Acknowledgement Email: 21/07/2016 Citizenship Test: 29/08/2016 (Initially it was scheduled for 27/09/2016) Date of Approval: 29/08/2016 Date of Ceremony: 07/12/2016 (Letter received on 11/11/2016) Edited November 14, 2016 by DranP typo error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gill2015 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hello guys, For online citizenship which forms we need to fill in. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nani Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hello guys,For online citizenship which forms we need to fill in. Thank you. Check this link https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/Appl/What-documents-do-you-need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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