tanimmahmud Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Update: Date applied: 22/3/16 City/Council area: Maribyrnong, Melbourne Online / Paper: Online Date received the acknowledgement email: same day - 22/3/16 Date of the Citizenship Test: 16/05/16 ( Initially it was 7th June but I changed it to 25th May. I just got the email today 14th May again changed it to 16th May and passed the test with 100%. I asked the officer about Ceremony date and he said There are still more than 300 people waiting in my council (Maribyrnong, Melbourne) so it will take more than 3 months to get invited. Finger crossed . Date of ceremony: 13/10/2016 .... Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal): normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hi Leanie We applied 9th July so not at the 80 days just yet. Suppose I'll give it another month and then will call them. I waited long enough for my PR so what's a few more months waiting? I hope you hear from them soon. I reckon it could be my local council that's delaying things for me as they need to fly people up here to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Can the Form 1195 (identity declaration form) be signed 2 weeks before eligibility date for citizenship or do I have to wait until the day I am eligible to have it signed? My friends lives in another state and I have to mail the forms to him. I wanted to have everything ready so I can lodged as soon as I become eligible. Also when I logged in my immiaccount today it says that there have been issues with attaching documents for citizenship in pdf format and they recommend the jpeg format. how did you attach files with multiple pages in jpeg format? Is there a way to combine multiple pages in one jpeg file such as the form 1195 which is 2 pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Can the Form 1195 (identity declaration form) be signed 2 weeks before eligibility date for citizenship or do I have to wait until the day I am eligible to have it signed? My friends lives in another state and I have to mail the forms to him. I wanted to have everything ready so I can lodged as soon as I become eligible. Also when I logged in my immiaccount today it says that there have been issues with attaching documents for citizenship in pdf format and they recommend the jpeg format. how did you attach files with multiple pages in jpeg format? Is there a way to combine multiple pages in one jpeg file such as the form 1195 which is 2 pages? As long as it has been 'recently' signed, you should be alright and I think 2 weeks prior to applying is fine. From memory the system automatically splits PDF files into multiple Jpeg files when you upload them to your application (saving them as File Name_PAGE1, File Name_PAGE2 etc) and it offers a preview before you hit the save button. Mind you, this was 5 months ago when I applied, so not sure if they've made changes to the system since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 thanks Catalyst2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Can the Form 1195 (identity declaration form) be signed 2 weeks before eligibility date for citizenship or do I have to wait until the day I am eligible to have it signed? My friends lives in another state and I have to mail the forms to him. I wanted to have everything ready so I can lodged as soon as I become eligible. Also when I logged in my immiaccount today it says that there have been issues with attaching documents for citizenship in pdf format and they recommend the jpeg format. how did you attach files with multiple pages in jpeg format? Is there a way to combine multiple pages in one jpeg file such as the form 1195 which is 2 pages? I applied last week and was able to upload PDFs which the system split into jpegs. The only issue I faced was while uploading passport twice (Once for Present country of citizenship, Evidence and the same passport for First arrival in Australia, Evidence).Since the file name was same system couldn't handle it. So after the 1st upload had to change the filename in my computer to different one. Hope I didn't confuse you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToro Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I sat mine on the 16th and it took three weeks. There may be a delay for the AFP at the moment? Interesting - let us know how you get on. Still no updates from my side. I reckon I'll give DIBP a call at the end of the week if there's no news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I applied last week and was able to upload PDFs which the system split into jpegs. The only issue I faced was while uploading passport twice (Once for Present country of citizenship, Evidence and the same passport for First arrival in Australia, Evidence).Since the file name was same system couldn't handle it. So after the 1st upload had to change the filename in my computer to different one. Hope I didn't confuse you No issues at all. I didn't upload license, birth certificate, endorsed photo and still get a test date. But u need everything at the appointment.cheers Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I applied last week and was able to upload PDFs which the system split into jpegs. The only issue I faced was while uploading passport twice (Once for Present country of citizenship, Evidence and the same passport for First arrival in Australia, Evidence).Since the file name was same system couldn't handle it. So after the 1st upload had to change the filename in my computer to different one. Hope I didn't confuse you Thanks kcec826 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hi there, just updating my time line 31 of july submitted ( pretty much august as 31 was sundie) 26 of august test and killed it with 100% Approval of citizenship 12 September Ceremony, hopefully will fall in next one in my council which 17th of november. Brimbank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 No issues at all. I didn't upload license, birth certificate, endorsed photo and still get a test date. But u need everything at the appointment.cheers Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Depends of what country of origin you are, as immi well aware of indian government that they dont issue birth certificates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Depends of what country of origin you are, as immi well aware of indian government that they dont issue birth certificates. Indian government does issue birth certificate.they asked me for that during Interview. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Indian government does issue birth certificate.they asked me for that during Interview. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk True, after 2000, they told you, you meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hey everybody, do we get a photo of ourself from councler photographer? Or do i have orgnize my own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) True, after 2000, they told you, you meant I born in 1986 lol.i think its mandatory for those who born after 1989.otherwise u can show ur matriculation certificate Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Edited September 12, 2016 by simran7757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Correction! At ceremony i mean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriiii Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I born in 1986 lol.i think its mandatory for those who born after 1986.otherwise u can show ur matriculation certificate Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Oops! Got cha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hey everybody, do we get a photo of ourself from councler photographer? Or do i have orgnize my own? You need to talk to them. Some councils post the photos to your address after 2-3 weeks. But the best is arrange for ur self Hey everybody, do we get a photo of ourself from councler photographer? Or do i have orgnize my own? Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckmantj Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 My timeline so far Date applied: 12/09/16 City/Council area: Blacktown, Sydney Online / Paper: paper Date received the acknowledgement email: haven't received Date of the Citizenship Test: God knows when, I called DIBP yesterday, they said that if my CC has been charged then they start processing my application. the waiting list for Parramatta DIBP office is approx. 4-6 weeks Has anyone applied paper application recently? will I receive email acknowledgement? or I just wait for the letter and email come for the test date? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Update ###### Date applied: 05/09/2016 Council: Brisbane City Council Online/Paper: Online Acknowledgement Email: 05/09/2016 Citizenship test email:14/9//16 Citizenship Test: 3/11/16 Date of Approval: Waiting Date of Ceremony: waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckmantj Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Update###### Date applied: 05/09/2016 Council: Brisbane City Council Online/Paper: Online Acknowledgement Email: 05/09/2016 Citizenship test email:14/9//16 Citizenship Test: 3/11/16 Date of Approval: Waiting Date of Ceremony: waiting Thanks pretty quick turn around for you? nicee.. good luck btw I'll probably will be seating for text early next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricominero Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 **Update** Date applied: 23/05/2016 Council: City of Canning (Perth) Online/Paper: Online Acknowledgement Email: 23/05/2016 Citizenship test email:25/05//16 Citizenship Test: 02/09/16 Date of Approval: 02/09/16 Date of Ceremony: waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunviraz Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Date applied: 30/07/2016 Council: Nsw regional wagga wagga Online/Paper: Online Acknowledgement Email: 30/07/2016 Citizenship test email:23/08/2016 Citizenship Test: 07/09/16 Date of Approval: 14/09/16 Date of Ceremony: waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hi, Applied citizenship for my 2 year old kid along with me. Does the kid need to attend the appointment for citizenship test interview as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DranP Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hi, Applied citizenship for my 2 year old kid along with me. Does the kid need to attend the appointment for citizenship test interview as well? Nope. Your kid do not require to attend the interview/test. But you should carry all the documents of yours and your Kid during the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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