tt2 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, cams326 said: Hi everyone, I lodged my citizenship a few weeks ago. I am just wondering if there is anyone's application here that was processed quicker than expected? I am kind of hoping to still be able to get the $25K grant from government if there is any chance the citizenship will be granted this year. Thank you all Hey @cams326 We are hoping and praying for the same too lodged end of June haven't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams326 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, tt2 said: Hey @cams326 We are hoping and praying for the same too lodged end of June haven't heard anything yet. Hi @tt2 I do hope they process the applications sooner since Australia is currently encouraging people to buy homes now. I'll try to give them a call and see. Nothing to lose anyway. I'll keep you posted here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, cams326 said: Hi everyone, I lodged my citizenship a few weeks ago. I am just wondering if there is anyone's application here that was processed quicker than expected? I am kind of hoping to still be able to get the $25K grant from government if there is any chance the citizenship will be granted this year. Thank you all Nobody can say for certain but I don’t think it’s very likely. I submitted in June 2019, had my test booked for April 2020, that was cancelled because of Covid and they haven’t started tests again in NSW since, meaning there’s quite a backlog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams326 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Danny842003 said: Nobody can say for certain but I don’t think it’s very likely. I submitted in June 2019, had my test booked for April 2020, that was cancelled because of Covid and they haven’t started tests again in NSW since, meaning there’s quite a backlog. Thank you @Danny842003 Yes, I understand. It would be a long shot Just hoping the situation gets better soon! Hope all of you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, cams326 said: Hi everyone, I lodged my citizenship a few weeks ago. I am just wondering if there is anyone's application here that was processed quicker than expected? I am kind of hoping to still be able to get the $25K grant from government if there is any chance the citizenship will be granted this year. Thank you all $25K grant from the government? What is this grant for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Canada2Australia said: $25K grant from the government? What is this grant for? I believe it’s a home builder/buyer grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 16 hours ago, Danny842003 said: I believe it’s a home builder/buyer grant Ah okay right. Yeah that makes sense then. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britralian Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hey Original UK citizen i thought I’d give my timeline as I just had my virtual ceremony last week. I was very lucky with how quickly mine all processed: Applied for citizenship: 14th Jan 2020 Test Date: 11th March 2020 (rescheduled from May). Approved same day. I called Home Affairs in July to follow up on virtual ceremonies as may need to leave the country in Oct. Told to email to request which I did. Email received 31st July with ceremony date Virtual Ceremony: 6th August 2020 - finalised same day. Currently awaiting certificate in post. Sometimes following up helps. Good luck all 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodziu Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 10/08/2020 at 14:08, cams326 said: Thank you @Danny842003 Yes, I understand. It would be a long shot Just hoping the situation gets better soon! Hope all of you are Arent you eligible as PR for this grant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlucy Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi Everyone, An update as today we received an invitation for our interview and test! Very surprised - we were not expecting the invite so soon. We thought there would be a big back log due to Covid. It is scheduled for 11th Sep. We're located in Perth and our application was submitted on 11/02/2020. Our daughter became a citizen on 05/08/2020 as she didn't need to have an interview or test. Good luck to everyone here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbms Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi All applied for citizenship yesterday, I recieved my PR last year May 2019. I was qualified to apply for citizenship in May 2020 delayed due to paperwork especially 1195 form. My son born in Australia got his citizenship and passport last month so didn't include him in the application. So my watch starts from today best of luck to other applicants [emoji2][emoji2]Hi how long it took for your son to approve ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams326 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Britralian said: Hey Original UK citizen i thought I’d give my timeline as I just had my virtual ceremony last week. I was very lucky with how quickly mine all processed: Applied for citizenship: 14th Jan 2020 Test Date: 11th March 2020 (rescheduled from May). Approved same day. I called Home Affairs in July to follow up on virtual ceremonies as may need to leave the country in Oct. Told to email to request which I did. Email received 31st July with ceremony date Virtual Ceremony: 6th August 2020 - finalised same day. Currently awaiting certificate in post. Sometimes following up helps. Good luck all Hello @Britralian Congratulations! May I ask what state did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams326 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 13 hours ago, dodziu said: Arent you eligible as PR for this grant? Hello @dodziu According to Revenue NSW, only citizens are eligible. See this link: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/Fact_sheet_HomeBuilder_0.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikramjit Singh Gill Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Applied Citizenship 21/01/2020 ( my self and dependent) Current citizenship India Invitation Awaiting Test Date Awaiting Approval Awaiting Ceremony Awaiting My daughter born last year got citizenship, passport within 1 month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikramjit Singh Gill Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 17 hours ago, Britralian said: Hey Original UK citizen i thought I’d give my timeline as I just had my virtual ceremony last week. I was very lucky with how quickly mine all processed: Applied for citizenship: 14th Jan 2020 Test Date: 11th March 2020 (rescheduled from May). Approved same day. I called Home Affairs in July to follow up on virtual ceremonies as may need to leave the country in Oct. Told to email to request which I did. Email received 31st July with ceremony date Virtual Ceremony: 6th August 2020 - finalised same day. Currently awaiting certificate in post. Sometimes following up helps. Good luck all It's great, did you apply under Australian citizenship by conferral ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikramjit Singh Gill Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Jbms said: Hi how long it took for your son to approve ? Thanks For my daughter, it took just over a month, citizenship, and receiving a Aussie passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britralian Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 3 hours ago, cams326 said: Hello @Britralian Congratulations! May I ask what state did you apply? I’m in QLD, Brisbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britralian Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 42 minutes ago, Bikramjit Singh Gill said: It's great, did you apply under Australian citizenship by conferral ? Yes I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Jlucy said: Hi Everyone, An update as today we received an invitation for our interview and test! Very surprised - we were not expecting the invite so soon. We thought there would be a big back log due to Covid. It is scheduled for 11th Sep. We're located in Perth and our application was submitted on 11/02/2020. Our daughter became a citizen on 05/08/2020 as she didn't need to have an interview or test. Good luck to everyone here! It is excellent news. Congratulations. I submitted my application on 4 December last year based in Sydney. No response so far. Desperately, waiting for T/I call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt2 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 22 hours ago, Jlucy said: Hi Everyone, An update as today we received an invitation for our interview and test! Very surprised - we were not expecting the invite so soon. We thought there would be a big back log due to Covid. It is scheduled for 11th Sep. We're located in Perth and our application was submitted on 11/02/2020. Our daughter became a citizen on 05/08/2020 as she didn't need to have an interview or test. Good luck to everyone here! Congratulations so exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) On 27/05/2020 at 22:02, ramot said: Citizenship applied for today. Will be interesting to compare time lines, as we don’t have to take the test. pearplumpie did you have to still have an interview? Received my approval of citizenship letter today. Husband still to hear, letter reads citizenship ceremonies might take 6 moths or more, we might opt for a virtual ceremony. we are on the Sunshine Coast Good luck to everyone waiting. Edited August 14, 2020 by ramot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren84 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Hi All Good news! Following on from Perth restarting In-person citizenship appointments, Adelaide, Parramatta and Brisbane have now followed suit. No word yet on Sydney Central or NSW/Qld regional offices, but hopefully coming soon! https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 @warren84 I am living in the eastern suburbs of Sydney which is close to Sydney city office. Will Parramatta consider only western Sydney suburbs applicants? Will they consider other areas of Sydney as well? Very ambiguous situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) On 14/08/2020 at 23:19, warren84 said: Hi All Good news! Following on from Perth restarting In-person citizenship appointments, Adelaide, Parramatta and Brisbane have now followed suit. No word yet on Sydney Central or NSW/Qld regional offices, but hopefully coming soon! https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship Interesting I had my test in Para canceled two working days before it was booked. You would imagine I would be at the front of the line but haven’t heard anything yet. Edited August 18, 2020 by Danny842003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helppls Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Has anyone else applied from Tasmania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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