Guest Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I applied 28 feb and got response on 18 july.they wont tell u anything. So no need to call.all you can do is wait..u cant contact to ur CO. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Oh my goodness Simran! Did you find out what the issue was with your application? this is insane timeline. Have you taken the oath yet? Thanks friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Oh my goodness Simran! Did you find out what the issue was with your application? this is insane timeline. Have you taken the oath yet? Thanks friend They didnt tell me what was the issue with the application. But they said the application is accessed on individual basis. Most of the applications accessed within 80 days but it may take longer.So they dnt follow any time frame. If they need anything they will let u know. Otherwise dnt waste ur time by calling them. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi I applied online on 10th August and received email informing citizenship appointment is scheduled on 25th October at Parramatta office in Sydney. Are there any chances to pre-pone the appointment date? I called up today however there were no appointments available earlier. Is there any possibility to change the appointment date? Thanks... Department starts a new service.There may be a link in the email to change the appointment.if there is no link then only way is to call them to reschedule the appointment.cheers Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansawant Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Department starts a new service.There may be a link in the email to change the appointment.if there is no link then only way is to call them to reschedule the appointment.cheers Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Thanks Simran. Unfortunately there is no link in the email so I need to call them to reschedule. Thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silencio Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Date applied - 02/02/2016 City/Council area - Adelaide Online / Paper - Paper Date received the acknowledgement email - 04/02/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test - 16/03/2016 - passed (100%) Approval letter dated - 16/03/2016 - received in mail 22/03/2016 Date of ceremony - 12/08/2016 -received invitation in mail 15/07/2016 - invitation sent by DIBP Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) - Normal - CITIZEN!!! Became Australian citizen today :-) Checked this afternoon on VEVO, my visa has already been cancelled. Arrived shortly after 9:00 am with my wife at our local Footy Club. Luckily we have arrived so early, as could fill in electoral enrolment form and straight after that received my Citizenship Certificate! Affirmation/pledge done after Mayor, AEC staff and Immi representative held their welcome speeches. Over 500 people attended inclusive family members, friends, children. It was so full in the Club room that some people had to stand as not enough chairs available (it was mentioned in invitation letter to only bring 1 person along). Fantastic ceremony with lunch/sandwiches and mini cupcakes and the obligatory photo shooting with the Mayor and other politicians. Decorated with all Australian Flags, Coat of Arms + Queen of Australia. Beautiful weather and such a nice atmosphere. Wish you all the very best outcome! Edited August 12, 2016 by silencio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Date applied - 02/02/2016City/Council area - Adelaide Online / Paper - Paper Date received the acknowledgement email - 04/02/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test - 16/03/2016 - passed (100%) Approval letter dated - 16/03/2016 - received in mail 22/03/2016 Date of ceremony - 12/08/2016 -received invitation in mail 15/07/2016 - invitation sent by DIBP Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) - Normal - CITIZEN!!! Became Australian citizen today :-) Checked this afternoon on VEVO, my visa has already been cancelled. Arrived shortly after 9:00 am with my wife at our local Footy Club. Luckily we have arrived so early, as could fill in electoral enrolment form and straight after that received my Citizenship Certificate! Affirmation/pledge done after Mayor, AEC staff and Immi representative held their welcome speeches. Over 500 people attended inclusive family members, friends, children. It was so full in the Club room that some people had to stand as not enough chairs available (it was mentioned in invitation letter to only bring 1 person along). Fantastic ceremony with lunch/sandwiches and mini cupcakes and the obligatory photo shooting with the Mayor and other politicians. Decorated with all Australian Flags, Coat of Arms + Queen of Australia. Beautiful weather and such a nice atmosphere. Wish you all the very best outcome! Congratulations. Thanks for the info Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This is off topic but I am preparing for my citizenship application and I am wondering if the photo requirements for citizenship is as strict as the photo requirements like for a passport application. Form 1195 states passport-sized photos but does it mean strict compliance to the guidelines set for photos used for passport application? I am thinking of taking the photos ourselves instead of having to go to austpost to get photos. Anyone here whose photos have been rejected for citizenship application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sarah2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I just took the photo at home and printed at Kmart, I didn't have any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi guys i rang immi on friday.they said no tentative date yet. And it make take 2-3 months to allocate tentative date to a file. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi guys i rang immi on friday.they said no tentative date yet. And it make take 2-3 months to allocate tentative date to a file. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Oh no, that's a shame! Is the Sep one the last one for the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Oh no, that's a shame! Is the Sep one the last one for the year? Yup 20 sep is the last one. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This is off topic but I am preparing for my citizenship application and I am wondering if the photo requirements for citizenship is as strict as the photo requirements like for a passport application. Form 1195 states passport-sized photos but does it mean strict compliance to the guidelines set for photos used for passport application? I am thinking of taking the photos ourselves instead of having to go to austpost to get photos. Anyone here whose photos have been rejected for citizenship application? I nearly had mine rejected at the citizenship test this afternoon for being printed on the wrong kind of paper (normal printer paper). It was the right size and everything, it was just a scan of a passport photo. They relented and allowed me to post it in later but not before a bit of a negotiation and me pointing out that nowhere does it say what type of paper it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Date applied - 7/7/2016 City/Council area - Brisbane City Council Online / Paper - Online Date received the acknowledgement email - Not received. But got letter 20th July Date of the Citizenship Test - 16/8/2016 Approval letter dated - need to post in a new photo before I can get this Date of ceremony - I'm expecting March-ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 On another note, I will be raising a complaint with the Department (once I get my approval letter!). The official actually asked me the following question: "Being Irish, have you been convicted of any public order offences, drunk and disorderly, or DUI's?" Amazing. I was dumbstruck and immediately pointed it out as being racist. The only reason I didn't ask to see his manager there and then was because I was yet to sit the test and had earlier had an issue with the paper my passport photo was printed on. I didn't want to be told to come back in a couple of months time so I kept my mouth shut and sat the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 On another note, I will be raising a complaint with the Department (once I get my approval letter!). The official actually asked me the following question:"Being Irish, have you been convicted of any public order offences, drunk and disorderly, or DUI's?" Amazing. I was dumbstruck and immediately pointed it out as being racist. The only reason I didn't ask to see his manager there and then was even because I was yet to sit the test and had earlier had an issue with the paper my passport photo was printed on. I didn't want to be told to come back in a couple of months time so I kept my mouth shut and sat the test. Appalling! Absolutely appalling. You should raise a complaint. Like I am lost for words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Absolutely. I need to resubmit my passport photo and straight after that is done I will submit a written complaint. I pointed it out there and then but of course the conversation is not recorded so I have no proof. Nevertheless, he may admit it when confronted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sarah2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 :err: Which DIBP office location was that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Brisbane. In fairness to DIBP, the official did not seem like the most impressive person in the world. I'm sure it was just him being a moron than anything malicious. He just needs his boss to take him aside and tell him not to say stupid ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hi All, A query from those people whose Council is Brisbane City Council. Who send the Citizenship Ceremony Invitation? Is it Council or DIBP? Moreover is it an email or snail mail thing? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi All, A query from those people whose Council is Brisbane City Council. Who send the Citizenship Ceremony Invitation? Is it Council or DIBP? Moreover is it an email or snail mail thing? Cheers, [h=2]Attending a ceremony[/h]Brisbane City Council conducts citizenship ceremonies throughout the year. Invitations to the Ceremony are sent to new Citizens by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. This is from the Brisbane City Council website. From what we know, invites are sent out 4-2 weeks in advance. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hey all!!! Called DIBP and received a tentative date of 22nd Nov So happy!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hey all!!! Called DIBP and received a tentative date of 22nd Nov So happy!!!!!!! Woohoo finally!!! Awesome stuff [emoji482] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Woohoo finally!!! Awesome stuff [emoji482] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you! Its been 10 years in making. Finally can see an end to it all and can visit family stress free in Dec. I hope you get yours soon too, you've been waiting long enough as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thank you! Its been 10 years in making. Finally can see an end to it all and can visit family stress free in Dec. I hope you get yours soon too, you've been waiting long enough as well. Indeed! Yeah will complete 3 months of waiting next Saturday lol. I called my council a couple days ago and they said I'm not on the September list, so yea hopefully it's November for me too otherwise December Will you have enough time to sort out your passport? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thank you! Its been 10 years in making. Finally can see an end to it all and can visit family stress free in Dec. I hope you get yours soon too, you've been waiting long enough as well. Hip hip hooray Ton of congratulations chandni. How long did u wait after approval? Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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