stirlingperth Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi Chandan, have you heard anything regarding Test date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi All, the immigration requirement is "You must be in Australia when the department makes a decision about your application". when one can go overseas? does it mean one must not leave the country until ceremony is attended OR the application is approved and waiting on Ceremony. Cheers I Believe you can travel overseas once you have received the approval letter, However, you should inform the immi regarding your travel dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Not yet ???.. stirling perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldyshell Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Hi, I applied on the 24th October and we are also Bunbury area. Have you had any luck? Was hoping for Australia Day ceremony 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...
the SS Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Hi All, the immigration requirement is "You must be in Australia when the department makes a decision about your application". when one can go overseas? does it mean one must not leave the country until ceremony is attended OR the application is approved and waiting on Ceremony. Cheers I Believe you can travel overseas once you have received the approval letter, However, you should inform the immi regarding your travel dates. Thanks stirlingperth. Not sure if I can get the exact dates, its work related with unknown dates. Edited November 24, 2016 by MaggieMay24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I am travelling overseas for a week soon and haven't informed DIBP. I have my approval letter but no ceremony date as yet. I think the only issue is whether you are in the country when the ceremony is. If not then just postpone to a later ceremony. Also, remember that as soon as you have the ceremony your Australian visa is cancelled. This means that if you have any international travel coming up shortly after you will need an Aussie passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hello everyone, Just to let you know that I became a citizen yesterday afternoon and it all went well. The ceremony was lovely, out doors, under a nice shade. There were about 57 recipients and most of them had taken their test in July around the same time as I did. Such a special day; we received some Australian souvenirs such as vegemite, a native plant, a caramel Freddo. I went home with my certificate, all the goodies, a sweet memory, and a bottle of Bollinger :-) I'll be applying for my passport on Monday and then fingers crossed all done. Good luck to everyone here! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Finally an update for me! Date Applied: 28/06/16 City council: Broome shire but it gets sent to regional WA Perth office Online Acknowledgement received moments after applying More info requested: 01/11/16 Form 1195 posted to regional WA office as per CO request: 02/11/16 Citizenship test received via email: 25/11/16 Date of citizenship test: 08/12/16 Less than 2 weeks til my test, I've been waiting almost 5 months so pleased finally some progress. My kids are 6 & 8 will they be granted citizenship after my test date since they don't have to do the test or ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Finally an update for me! Date Applied: 28/06/16 City council: Broome shire but it gets sent to regional WA Perth office Online Acknowledgement received moments after applying More info requested: 01/11/16 Form 1195 posted to regional WA office as per CO request: 02/11/16 Citizenship test received via email: 25/11/16 Date of citizenship test: 08/12/16 Less than 2 weeks til my test, I've been waiting almost 5 months so pleased finally some progress. My kids are 6 & 8 will they be granted citizenship after my test date since they don't have to do the test or ceremony? Yes they will be approved after you take test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Yes they will be approved after you take test. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hey guys have you heard about the new citizenship test, just wondering from when are they going to change it.:wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphilor Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Online application sent: 21 Nov 2016 Status: Received Preferred Test/Interview Location: Sydney CBD Council: Georges River (Sydney South) Payment processed: 23 Nov 2016 Still no acknowledgement email... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Even if they chnge it .. they will give a time in advance.. i dnt think it will apply to us... as they havnt announced from when . But who knows.. still havnt heard from immi.. but my friends who applied as well .. said they got thier emails for test after 2-3 weeks of applying .. bt one of them for February.. so slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 You mean one of your friend has applied in February and still hasnt received the test date? :sad: Even if they chnge it .. they will give a time in advance.. i dnt think it will apply to us... as they havnt announced from when . But who knows.. still havnt heard from immi.. but my friends who applied as well .. said they got thier emails for test after 2-3 weeks of applying .. bt one of them for February.. so slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 No lol .. one friend who applied early October.. got test date for feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 lolzzzz... thank god you were about to give me a heart attack :arghh:... hopefully we will hear something soon...btw what's the name of your council? No lol .. one friend who applied early October.. got test date for feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 lolzzzz... thank god you were about to give me a heart attack :arghh:... hopefully we will hear something soon...btw what's the name of your council? Hhaha .. i hope so too .. i really wana be citizen on aus day coming up..mine is bayswater council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Cool.. that's pretty close by I used to be in the same council ☺️☺️ Hhaha .. i hope so too .. i really wana be citizen on aus day coming up..mine is bayswater council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the SS Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Even if they chnge it .. they will give a time in advance.. i dnt think it will apply to us... as they havnt announced from when . But who knows.. still havnt heard from immi.. but my friends who applied as well .. said they got thier emails for test after 2-3 weeks of applying .. bt one of them for February.. so slow Is it possible for someone living in Perth, to chose a test venue in another state or town to bring it forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Is it possible for someone living in Perth, to chose a test venue in another state or town to bring it forward Wow .. i thought i wanted citizenship early.. hmm.. call and ask immi ... personally i dont think so ..thr will be a way like that...but if its me i would rather wait in prrth than spending money and gng to another state.. by the way whn did u apply and name of council? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldyshell Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Hi All, I applied for our family citizenship on 23rd October 2016, had acknowledgement email but no other contact. Due to family illness we will now be going back to the Uk in Feb for a long period of time. If it hasn't gone through by then... which i doubt very much reading everyones timelines, Will they refund the money if we have no choice but to go back without ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the SS Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Wow .. i thought i wanted citizenship early.. hmm.. call and ask immi ... personally i dont think so ..thr will be a way like that...but if its me i would rather wait in prrth than spending money and gng to another state.. by the way whn did u apply and name of council? A lot in rush to get this milestone achieved. Perth CBD. applied 7 Nov. waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone, Just to let you know that I became a citizen yesterday afternoon and it all went well. The ceremony was lovely, out doors, under a nice shade. There were about 57 recipients and most of them had taken their test in July around the same time as I did. Such a special day; we received some Australian souvenirs such as vegemite, a native plant, a caramel Freddo. I went home with my certificate, all the goodies, a sweet memory, and a bottle of Bollinger :-) I'll be applying for my passport on Monday and then fingers crossed all done. Good luck to everyone here! xx Congratulations!! That's definitely an awesome feeling and what a way to mark the end of a long journey from PR to Citizenship The passport office's service is simply stellar and if you apply today with priority processing, your passport will in all likelihood be ready by Wednesday (latest Thursday). All the very best to you and happy holidays Edited November 27, 2016 by Catalyst2012 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Finally an update for me! Date Applied: 28/06/16 City council: Broome shire but it gets sent to regional WA Perth office Online Acknowledgement received moments after applying More info requested: 01/11/16 Form 1195 posted to regional WA office as per CO request: 02/11/16 Citizenship test received via email: 25/11/16 Date of citizenship test: 08/12/16 Less than 2 weeks til my test, I've been waiting almost 5 months so pleased finally some progress. My kids are 6 & 8 will they be granted citizenship after my test date since they don't have to do the test or ceremony? your kids do not become citizens until you become a citizen. So although they do not have to physically attend the ceremony, their citizenship is dependent on when you become a citizen. They will not get their citizenship certificate until you have finish attending the ceremony yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hi mate, did you get any reply from Immigration regarding test date? A lot in rush to get this milestone achieved. Perth CBD. applied 7 Nov. waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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