Raj Cheema Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [h=2] Citizenship[/h] Hi friends , replying to my earlier post brisbane city council Applied for citizenship -24 July 2016 citizenship test-23 sep 2016 approval letter- 30 sep 2016 Called DIBP 30 November 2016 and they said I have been booked for the date 26 January 2017 for the ceremony and I will receive letter from council after Boxing Day. Very happy as my current passport will be expired next year in February and moreover i will be part of Australian day ceremony . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckmantj Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hi .. here are my updated timeline. Applied: 12/09/2016 (paper application) blacktown council Email test date: 19/10/2016 for test date 16 Feb 17 called DIBP: 24/10/2016 and changed the test to 1 December 16 Passed the test: 1 December 16 2 December 16: received a call from DIBP to submit additional form to enable them to approve my citizenship 2 December 16: went to Parramatta DIBP to hand the additional form and the officer also said that my application is approved now waiting for Approval Letter and Ceremony letter now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcec826 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hi friends , replying to my earlier post brisbane city council Applied for citizenship -03 Sep 2016 citizenship test-03 Nov 2016 approval letter- 08 Nov 2016 Called DIBP 2 Dec 2016 and they said I have been booked for the date 6 Feb 2017 for the ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I would like to thank jemma victoria and sapplior .. who gave me advice of calling ... my test date has been changed to 22 december Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 congratulations .... i have called twice today but no luck can you tell me at what time did you call? I would like to thank jemma victoria and sapplior .. who gave me advice of calling ... my test date has been changed to 22 december Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 congratulations .... i have called twice today but no luck can you tell me at what time did you call? I called near 2 o clock ... 1.45 then waiting time... lady i spoke to me ..asked me reason for changing..and said dnt think.. changing date will make it quicker..bla bla..?.. may be she wasnt happy people calling again and again.. anway..definitely keep calling ... I think middle of the day or 1 or 2 o clock are best times.all the best.. let us know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I would like to thank jemma victoria and sapplior .. who gave me advice of calling ... my test date has been changed to 22 december í*½í¸ Yay! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanku.. do they ask everyone the reason of change of test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nani Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 What reason did u give?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 What reason did u give?? Lol .. do they ask everyone.. I said what i feel.. it was a late date i changed to early.. that is true.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Guys,i just realised.. i have chose option ( no) that i dnt want to take part in any ceremony that attracts media attention, by mistake. Shd i call and tell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Guys,i just realised.. i have chose option ( no) that i dnt want to take part in any ceremony that attracts media attention, by mistake. Shd i call and tell them? ****! I did that aswell which means no Australia Day ceremony for us!!! can't believe i did that.... I doubt very much we can change it now because the application has already been approved Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Bt jemma i havnt had my test yet and i hasnt been approved so cant i ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Bt jemma i havnt had my test yet and i hasnt been approved so cant i ? Oh yeh you might be able to then, give them a call on Monday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Yes i will do that .. hope they dnt ask me to fill form again..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingperth Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hey Jemma, just a quick question do you reckon that they wont mind if i call them twice everyday to seek an earlier test date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapphilor Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Bt jemma i havnt had my test yet and i hasnt been approved so cant i ? I would tell them at the test. If you're going to do the test on the 22nd of December, just ask them then if they can change it. Also, that question was tricky - if you're looking at the PDF that it generated for your application and it says NO - The applicant does not want ceremony that attracts media attention, that means you said no to the denial, so it's in fact the yes. LOL. I know this because I was reviewing my application and noticed it - went back to edit because I don't mind the media, and I read it again, if ticked (yes) means you don't want attention, if unticked (no) means you do but then the form itself is confusing when you're reading it later. Congrats on the earlier date! I haven't called back yet, but I have more courage now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummygirl Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hey Jemma, just a quick question do you reckon that they wont mind if i call them twice everyday to seek an earlier test date? Hey! I honestly would call as many times as you like there is no limit... the test booking system is live data so they will tell you on the phone to be quick with saying yes or no to a available appointment because other calls could take them while your thinking about it.... I would suggest requesting a call back instead so you don't waste your day . But yep I would call as many times as you like, you never know let's hope you can change the date! The wait times for visa are just ridiculous at the moment Jem x Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Yes i wil wait till test then and tell them if i have the patience.. one of my friends had ceremony on 26 jan .. she said thr was no media when she was there.thanks and all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nani Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Hello all, i am going to apply for my citizenship this month. I have some issues, if any one can help me would be appreciated. The thing is now i have seperated with my wife but not Divorced yet. Its been a year since we are living separate. When i go through the citizenship application i couldn"t see any were they are asking for my Martial status. Only thing i can see in the application is question 34 where they asked for associate family. Should i mention my wife details there?? I am confused with my status now. if any one come across this situation or if any of you have any knowledge of this situation please guide me . Thx in advance. Edited December 4, 2016 by Nani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toOZ2012 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hey Jemma, just a quick question do you reckon that they wont mind if i call them twice everyday to seek an earlier test date? @stirlingperth As many times as you want. Request a callback, wait for them to call you and straight away say what your current test date is and that you are wondering if there are any earlier dates. They won't even bother asking your details most of the time and directly check their system for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutest angel Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Bt they asked me reason .. do they ask everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 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. Thanks for this info, it's a shame as my youngest is already a citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanie Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 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 Hi Naburn have you heard anything yet? I applied online at the end of June , it went through to regional WA. I only heard from them recently and have my test this week at Centrelink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigh Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Does anyone have experience of applying for an urgent ceremony? What were your circumstances and were you successful? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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