Guest justchill Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Hi guys any news Edited August 18, 2016 by justchill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 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 Oh my goodness, I wonder what's actually taking so long. I was surprised with Townsville waiting times as well. I was expecting October to be honest but I was surprised with Nov; not that I am complaining. Glad to be all over if that is the actual date. Yeah should be good with the passport, I will apply the same day and even though I fly out on 25/12 I will still apply as a priority processing. Just to be on the safe side. I am going to get everything ready by end of Sept. and then just get it over and done with it all. I have a feeling you'd be in the Nov. one especially if you mentioned travelling in Dec. on your application. I think that's what happened to me even though I just updated my travel dates today from 10/12 to 25/12. Now as I mentioned I hope they don't change the ceremony date to Dec. That would definitely be throwing a spanner in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hip hip hoorayTon of congratulations chandni. How long did u wait after approval? Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Hey Simran, thanks for that. I was approved on the 15th of July. So 4 months after approval. A bit longer than other's timeline in Towno but I am not complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justchill Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi guys My application was approved on 1st Aug and i contact the ACT immigration and ceremony officer and got a reply that current waiting time in Canberra ACT is 5 months and in my case you might get a chance in November if not in Feb. Look like ACT is the slowest processing center in the country totally opposite to what few people suggest me that Canberra is very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Now as I mentioned I hope they don't change the ceremony date to Dec. That would definitely be throwing a spanner in the works. That should be the least of your worries (if you choose to worry about something) Nah I'm sure you'll be fine! Did they tell you when you can expect to receive the letter in the mail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 That should be the least of your worries (if you choose to worry about something) Nah I'm sure you'll be fine! Did they tell you when you can expect to receive the letter in the mail? Haha yeah its so close now I need to not worry too much about it. Yes the council still has 24th as their date but they said that DIBP sets the date and they send out the letters, not the council. I should receive the letter about 2-3 weeks before the ceremony. So maybe end of October. Long wait till end of Oct. haha Maybe you should ring DIBP they would have one allocated already I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi guys! I am preparing my documents to apply for citizenship next month. For the proof of address, is a foxtel cable statement or a bank statement acceptable? our electricity bill and water bill is not in my name so I cannot use those so I am planning to send my Foxtel cable bill (is this acceptable)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hey all!!! Called DIBP and received a tentative date of 22nd Nov So happy!!!!!!! Many congratulations. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sarah2016 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi guys! I am preparing my documents to apply for citizenship next month. For the proof of address, is a foxtel cable statement or a bank statement acceptable? our electricity bill and water bill is not in my name so I cannot use those so I am planning to send my Foxtel cable bill (is this acceptable)? Use driver license Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi guys! I am preparing my documents to apply for citizenship next month. For the proof of address, is a foxtel cable statement or a bank statement acceptable? our electricity bill and water bill is not in my name so I cannot use those so I am planning to send my Foxtel cable bill (is this acceptable)? Bank statements are fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe you should ring DIBP they would have one allocated already I guess. I did and I got the expected response - "nothing scheduled as of now". Makes me wonder how processing times are going to spiral when this happens - http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/hundreds-more-jobs-to-go-at-immigration-and-border-force-20160816-gqtokg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Hi to all, My timeline applied 31 of july pretty much august Acknoeledgement same day Test date originally 6 of october then i have changed it to 26 of august through the link provided with email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 And now just hoping to pass the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Also is there anybody from st albans victoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I did and I got the expected response - "nothing scheduled as of now". Makes me wonder how processing times are going to spiral when this happens - http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/hundreds-more-jobs-to-go-at-immigration-and-border-force-20160816-gqtokg.html What the... Axing more jobs, when things are already bad with the existent staff? I am glad we all applied this year before the mid-Oct mark. I shudder at the thought of the waiting times next year. Regarding your date and their standard response, its a bit stupid. I wonder if its actually to do with who you get on the phone and if they are willing to let it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Sarah2016 and Nemesis for the reply. Another quick question. Do we have to apply for an Australian Penal Clearance ourselves or does DIBP do it for us? If we have to apply ourselves, do we apply to Australian Federal Police (just like what we submitted for our Permanent Residence application)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Sarah2016 and Nemesis for the reply. Another quick question. Do we have to apply for an Australian Penal Clearance ourselves or does DIBP do it for us? If we have to apply ourselves, do we apply to Australian Federal Police (just like what we submitted for our Permanent Residence application)? DIBP sort it out themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llessur Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Back again for the final stage of the journey. Here's my timeline so far: Date applied - 27/06/16 City/Council area - Adelaide/Charles Sturt Online / Paper - Online Date received the acknowledgement email - 27/06/16 Date of the Citizenship Test - 12/09/16 Date of ceremony - TBC Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) - Normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 So I applied over 7 weeks ago and am still yet to hear when my test is. Is this a normal wait time? Date applied - 29/06/16 City/Council area - Broome, WA Online / Paper - Online Date received the acknowledgement email - 29/06/16 Date of the Citizenship Test - Unknown Date of ceremony - Unknown Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) - Normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Brisbane Guys who received letter of citizenship ceremony can you confirm that who sent you the ceremony letter ? Brisbane City council or DIBP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justchill Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Guys just want to share with all of you my timeline. Location : Canberra ACT Applied : 16/06/2016 Test : 26/07/2016 Approval Date : 1/08/2016 Ceremony : 27/10/2016 Good luck to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Crazy Monday Ceremony 20 sep Hurray Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Crazy MondayCeremony 20 sep Hurray Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Congrats Simran. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Crazy MondayCeremony 20 sep Hurray Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Congratulations. Just one query the Ceremony letter has been sent by council or DIBP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 One question guys Can i change my address just after getting the citizenship certificate? Coz i moved to NSW from VIC Now jus have to go for ceremony. Want to apply for passport from new address. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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