Elliot Tsao Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hi guys, I have completed test with a 100% full mark. Next is to wait couple of weeks to receive the approval letter and an average waiting time for a ceremony is a four-months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Once we get the approval letter, then we have to contact local council ourselves or wait for a contact from the council? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Sheila said: Once we get the approval letter, then we have to contact local council ourselves or wait for a contact from the council? Cheers, Sheila, first step it to wait for an invitation letter from local council and check the ceremony date, then we are able to contact local council to change date earlier or later. We can do nothing before receiving this letter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 That is another letter after approval letter > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech123 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 10 hours ago, Felix123 said: I have just read the email again and glad I did: You must bring the following original documents The originals of all the identity documents that you submitted with your application, for all applicants including children; and Any other documents that you have been requested to provide. Any other documents that collectively confirm your identity and establish links between all names you have used (for example, birth certificate). If you lodged your application online, please bring your completed Form 1195 Identity declaration with an endorsed recent passport sized photo for each applicant including children. If you do not bring the required original documents or provide the completed Form 1195 and an endorsed photo (if lodged online), we will not be able to verify your identity and proceed with your application. Hi Felix123, I think because I am in the Regional Victoria. See the instruction below: Appointments at a regional office of the Department of Human Services (DHS) If you are attending an appointment at a regional office of the DHS, an authorised DHS officer will confirm your identity, take your photo, collect a signature from you and examine original documents for all applicants including children. DHS officers are authorised under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to administer the citizenship appointment and test on our behalf. You do not need to bring the Form 1195 Identity Declaration to your appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix123 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, tech123 said: Hi Felix123, I think because I am in the Regional Victoria. See the instruction below: Appointments at a regional office of the Department of Human Services (DHS) If you are attending an appointment at a regional office of the DHS, an authorised DHS officer will confirm your identity, take your photo, collect a signature from you and examine original documents for all applicants including children. DHS officers are authorised under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to administer the citizenship appointment and test on our behalf. You do not need to bring the Form 1195 Identity Declaration to your appointment. Wow that's very generous of them. I'm sure there will be lots of extra paper shuffling going on in the background in that office. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Elliot Tsao said: Hi guys, I have completed test with a 100% full mark. Next is to wait couple of weeks to receive the approval letter and an average waiting time for a ceremony is a four-months. I managed to book test tomorrow. For prep, the videos on the website are sufficient or I should read the pdf book as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Sheila said: I managed to book test tomorrow. For prep, the videos on the website are sufficient or I should read the pdf book as well? actually, they are same. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 it looks that pdf book is 80 pages. I did the practice test and saw the videos. No time to read the text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sheila said: it looks that pdf book is 80 pages. I did the practice test and saw the videos. No time to read the text http://www.aozhou123.com/1-2.html it's an online summary, hope it is useful for you. ps, it's a Chinese webpage, but pls directly scroll down to English questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, Elliot Tsao said: http://www.aozhou123.com/1-2.html it's an online summary, hope it is useful for you. ps, it's a Chinese webpage, but pls directly scroll down to English questions. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, Sheila said: Many Thanks Good Luck! 15 corrects are enough, not stressful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Elliot Tsao said: Good Luck! 15 corrects are enough, not stressful. Passed Test with 100% marks. Thanks, Elliot Tsao for your summary. That was really helpful. Now in the waiting Queue for the ceremony. AS per current time frame from my council, waiting period is around 3 moths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 22:56, Felix123 said: Hi, I have lodged my citizenship application and i have my test next week. it says that i need to bring the original Form 1195 for myself and my child. Unfortunately i cannot find the original form and photos. Is this essential or can i get a new Form 1195 filled out? Thanks They checked mine today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Tsao Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Sheila said: Passed Test with 100% marks. Thanks, Elliot Tsao for your summary. That was really helpful. Now in the waiting Queue for the ceremony. AS per current time frame from my council, waiting period is around 3 moths. Sheila, really excellent news for today. Now, we are both waiting for ceremony.....hope time flies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vik.121 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hii everyoneFollowing this thread for while.Just an update from my side. Got approval letter on 11 june and now waiting for monash council to contact for ceremony date.Anyone from monash council waiting for letter??Any idea how much time does council take to contact with ceremony attendance letter?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, vik.121 said: Hii everyone Following this thread for while. Just an update from my side. Got approval letter on 11 june and now waiting for monash council to contact for ceremony date. Anyone from monash council waiting for letter?? Any idea how much time does council take to contact with ceremony attendance letter?? Please update excel sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JYRvi6XH4LKUvdCW5vmCG44U7VG469oZNQeKgceVDO4/edit?ts=589cfc5c#gid=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix123 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 ? % today in the test. Good luck all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Finally got my test appointment email today. Scheduled on 28/Sep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, NSJ said: Finally got my test appointment email today. Scheduled on 28/Sep Keep refreshing. You will get early dates. I got on 24 August but re-scheduled to 23 June. Good luck Edited June 23, 2017 by Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just now, Sheila said: Keep refreshing. You will get early dates. I got in 24 August but re-scheduled to 23 June. Good luck Thanks Sheila, I will try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rare83 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 3 hours ago, vik.121 said: Hii everyone Following this thread for while. Just an update from my side. Got approval letter on 11 june and now waiting for monash council to contact for ceremony date. Anyone from monash council waiting for letter?? Any idea how much time does council take to contact with ceremony attendance letter?? Hi vik.121 I am from Monash city council. i got my approval letter in first week of may. I rang immigration early this week and lady advise that my name is in the list for 24th July ceremony. However, I have not received any letter from immigration to attend ceremony. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 On 2017-6-6 at 13:08, شكوبيستان السفلى said: Hello Guys I attended my citizenship ceremony today, Melbourne It was well organised, did not take much time, around 100 person were there. Finally, and proudly I can say I`m an Aussie, and proud to be a part of this great nation. Good luck for all How u get ceremony in Melbourne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Sheila said: How u get ceremony in Melbourne? Probably lives there?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 He lives in hume council area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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