Elliot Tsao Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) On 9/27/2017 at 21:08, Sheila said: overall things are not bad 4 us @Elliot Tsao In a bigger picture, it is just 5 months since lodgement. Department increased expected time frame 4 a known reason. From the pattern, it is evident that a huge number of applications are pending. I plan to call DIBP again, should be the 3rd time within 5 weeks, hope get a patient representative Edited September 28, 2017 by Elliot Tsao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 DIBP answered: for tests in June were obviously influenced by the new policy, need to wait longer than normal time. The only thing I suggest you is to wait with patient. Called 830am until 852am queue the 1st to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraSmith Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, Elliot Tsao said: DIBP answered: for tests in June were obviously influenced by the new policy, need to wait longer than normal time. The only thing I suggest you is to wait with patient. Called 830am until 852am queue the 1st to ask. What was meant by the new policy? Did they mean new processing time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 minute ago, LauraSmith said: What was meant by the new policy? Did they mean new processing time? The new policy is the announcement of so called new policy since 20 April. He explained that due to so called new policy, recent 5 months processing time of tests in June (applicants who logged applications before 20 April) has been influenced be longer than the normal processing time. No any new processing time, recent half year is just an abnormal or special period. Just this info. What we can ONLY do at this stage: Waiting with extremely PATIENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I called today as well. They said, No approval yet. Wait. This time they actually looked in the file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 "People who all are waiting for approval mails, don't press panic button. I believe it should be happening for a reason, most of you guys are aware that DIBP stopped processing applications the people who lodged after April 20th, so only work DIBP have is to process the applications lodged before April 20th and it reported to senate committee that they will close the processing of old applications by Oct end, we should take this as liberals word as government officials follow what potato Dutton tells. if DIBP process all applications and keep with empty hand until new bill passes, can government handles the pressure from opposition, other communities and common people? It has slowed down the process till new law passes, it would get pile of applications from Oct 19th to process, so they will try to close the old ones by end of Oct, So wait for another 30 days everything will be all right. " Another opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraSmith Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 22 hours ago, Elliot Tsao said: The new policy is the announcement of so called new policy since 20 April. He explained that due to so called new policy, recent 5 months processing time of tests in June (applicants who logged applications before 20 April) has been influenced be longer than the normal processing time. No any new processing time, recent half year is just an abnormal or special period. Just this info. What we can ONLY do at this stage: Waiting with extremely PATIENT 3 Does this mean that the average processing time between test and decision 5 months? Would you please clarify your words "recent 5 months processing time of tests in June". I had my test in July so do not expect a decision before December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraSmith Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 17 hours ago, Sheila said: "People who all are waiting for approval mails, don't press panic button. I believe it should be happening for a reason, most of you guys are aware that DIBP stopped processing applications the people who lodged after April 20th, so only work DIBP have is to process the applications lodged before April 20th and it reported to senate committee that they will close the processing of old applications by Oct end, we should take this as liberals word as government officials follow what potato Dutton tells. if DIBP process all applications and keep with empty hand until new bill passes, can government handles the pressure from opposition, other communities and common people? It has slowed down the process till new law passes, it would get pile of applications from Oct 19th to process, so they will try to close the old ones by end of Oct, So wait for another 30 days everything will be all right. " Another opinion Where did you find this perspective? Is It an official one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 No, it is not official but an opinion from someone from another forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 11 hours ago, LauraSmith said: Does this mean that the average processing time between test and decision 5 months? Would you please clarify your words "recent 5 months processing time of tests in June". I had my test in July so do not expect a decision before December. Hi, "recent 5 months processing time of tests in June" is said by the DIBP representative who answered me yesterday morning. What he explained to me is that 'recent 5 mths of debating new policy bill' has a significant influence to applicants who did tests in June. He thought that 'the only thing you tests in June can do is keeping waiting. Once approved, an official mail of approval letter will be issued and sent to your home address. If no this so called new policy debate, June tests can be processed within a normal period, not this too long period.' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) That is correct Elliot, as there is definitely something unusual. As the whole system is working differently as compared to 6 months ago. The previous pattern was more waiting time after approval letters and before ceremonies. Edited September 30, 2017 by Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Sheila said: That is correct Elliot, as there is definitely something unusual. As the whole system is working differently as compared to 6 months ago. The previous pattern was more waiting time after approval letters and before ceremonies. Thx Sheila. I suggest we can temporarily forget this letter just for one month, a potential 'surprise' may happen suddenly at an exact date. LOL~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 All indicators pointing towards end of October, 1-month Dementia would be helpful:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Sheila said: All indicators pointing towards end of October, 1-month Dementia would be helpful:) lol~ make ourselves busier than ever before so we can forget this thing. Move focus to another important things. ps, I just wanna if possible, once approved at the end of October, I can be allocated to one of any other councils within this year. Each of neighbour councils has a ceremony every month from Oct to Dec. It could be my final chance in this year. Edited September 30, 2017 by Elliot Tsao add more info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You can fight for an early ceremony as you are Council-less, therefore can be accommodated in any council or immediately next available ceremony. Hoping for the good result in next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 There is no citizenship test booked in Nov in Melbourne. I think everyone will be finished with the test in next couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Sheila said: There is no citizenship test booked in Nov in Melbourne. I think everyone will be finished with the test in next couple of weeks LOL~ it's still in the One-month Dementia period~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 someone in another forum posted her update that she received an approval letter on 5th October dated 26 September- test date 22 June. State council not mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sheila said: someone in another forum posted her update that she received an approval letter on 5th October dated 26 September- test date 22 June. State council not mentioned WOW~~ really excellent news during this 'Dementia Period'. Best Congrats to her. Our letters may come soon. Again, really regretted to lodge it 1.5 mths later than the first eligible data 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Lady is not from Victoria Edited October 6, 2017 by Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVV Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Hi everyone, sorry to weigh in late. Here is our timeline: Application Date: 04/04/17 test Date: 25/07/17 approval: 01/08/17 invitation letter: 03/10/17 ceremony: 30/10/17 council: Brisbane Hope this helps. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hi everyone, Here is my timeline: Application Date: 06/03/17 test Date: 30/05/17 approval: 01/06/17 invitation letter: 26/09/17 ceremony: 16/10/17 council: Brisbane Hope this helps. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hey Brisbane friends, I really really envy you guys~ Big congratulations to ur Aussie citizenship and passport soon. Slow Melbourne, Longer waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhvor87700 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Hey Brisbane friends, I really really envy you guys~[emoji14] Big congratulations to ur Aussie citizenship and passport soon. Slow Melbourne, Longer waitingLOL - Weather is not the only thing we’ve got the upper hand on Also, being a migration agent myself helps! Hope you’d join us in celebrating soon. Talking about passports, the ceremony invitation letter “recommends” that we wait for 10 business days before making the passport application. Has anyone else had that on their letter? Wondering what is the connection there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, abhvor87700 said: LOL - Weather is not the only thing we’ve got the upper hand on Also, being a migration agent myself helps! Hope you’d join us in celebrating soon. Talking about passports, the ceremony invitation letter “recommends” that we wait for 10 business days before making the passport application. Has anyone else had that on their letter? Wondering what is the connection there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How can you be a migration agent if you are not yet a citizen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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