Jul Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 All praise goes to Almighty... Finally Australian citizen... aussie... Applied : 14/07/21 & 01/09/21 (wife) Ceremony: 12/11/2021 Salisbury city council, Adelaide. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgarnon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) To all Melbournians waiting for their test - let’s unite together! If you like many other people I have spoken to are feeling like your citizenship application have been delayed for so long that it feels like it’s been forgotten, with months and years of waiting time piling up and no hope in sight, let’s our voices be heard - Write to your local mps explaining your situation - Carbon copy or write to the Hon Karen Andrews MP (Minister for Home Affairs) - Carbon copy or write to the Hon Alex Hawke MP (minister for immigration, citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs) - Write to the press (ABC, Herald Sun, The Age, etc) - Call the immigration call centre Let’s do something. It’s just not right that the rest of the country is progressing with the tests and ceremonies as usual, while here in Melbourne we’re all stuck at pre-lockdown numbers Edited November 12, 2021 by Sgarnon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Finally the end of a long Journey! Family of five now Australian!!! City of Salisbury SA All the best as I bid goodbye to online forums! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Jul said: All praise goes to Almighty... Finally Australian citizen... aussie... Applied : 14/07/21 & 01/09/21 (wife) Ceremony: 12/11/2021 Salisbury city council, Adelaide. Same ceremony, you should have said hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jul Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JayKay said: Same ceremony, you should have said hello ha ha ha...yes. mine was at 12pm when did you? and did you check ur immi status? mine is still "approved" not "finalised" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Jul said: ha ha ha...yes. mine was at 12pm when did you? and did you check ur immi status? mine is still "approved" not "finalised" I had mine at 1:30pm... Immi status still approved, I suppose it takes some times but I really don't care as I got the certificate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramram Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 14:36, Sgarnon said: To all Melbournians waiting for their test - let’s unite together! If you like many other people I have spoken to are feeling like your citizenship application have been delayed for so long that it feels like it’s been forgotten, with months and years of waiting time piling up and no hope in sight, let’s our voices be heard - Write to your local mps explaining your situation - Carbon copy or write to the Hon Karen Andrews MP (Minister for Home Affairs) - Carbon copy or write to the Hon Alex Hawke MP (minister for immigration, citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs) - Write to the press (ABC, Herald Sun, The Age, etc) - Call the immigration call centre Let’s do something. It’s just not right that the rest of the country is progressing with the tests and ceremonies as usual, while here in Melbourne we’re all stuck at pre-lockdown numbers ive waited so long that ive decided to wait as long as they want me to coz im pretty sure once im able to vote, no current MPs will get it. i suggest you future victorian aussies do it too coz this crphole of a state is just hopeless. no many opportunities lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee! Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Hey guys, I'm in Sydney and I applied for citizenship 01/09/21. I haven't heard anything yet, but I know things are pretty backed up due to Covid and the lockdown etc. Just curious if anyone else in Sydney applied in the last year and if they heard anything yet, or how long it took to be invited to take the test? Also, is everyone required to have an interview and test, or do some people just need to take the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric79 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Gee! said: Hey guys, I'm in Sydney and I applied for citizenship 01/09/21. I haven't heard anything yet, but I know things are pretty backed up due to Covid and the lockdown etc. Just curious if anyone else in Sydney applied in the last year and if they heard anything yet, or how long it took to be invited to take the test? Also, is everyone required to have an interview and test, or do some people just need to take the test? Hi @Gee!, I applied on 17/08/21 through Parramatta Office and have not heard anything as yet. I think it will take a while because of the backlog and holidays in Dec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooey Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Sharing my timeline as I've finally received a ceremony invite in Melbourne Applied 22 May 2020 Approved 18 May 2021 Ceremony 15 December 2021 City of Melbourne council, in person ceremony which I'm super excited for, really didn't want virtual! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Sat my test this morning and passed. (100%) super easy and the lady was so friendly and made me feel less stressed. My immi account changed to approved almost instantly. Cant believe I've only got one more step to go! So, now just the wait for a ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citseeker Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, annagilda said: Sat my test this morning and passed. (100%) super easy and the lady was so friendly and made me feel less stressed. My immi account changed to approved almost instantly. Cant believe I've only got one more step to go! So, now just the wait for a ceremony. which state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, citseeker said: which state? Queensland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Hi anyone from Melbourne applied last year and still waiting to hear back? applied in December 2020 still didn’t hear anything back Edited November 15, 2021 by abey1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan1 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 23:40, Melbournian said: Hi Victorians, Did July 2020 Victorian applicants got an invite ? Could you please share "latest date of application", for which you did receive an invite for test. Just wanted to see, how much are we lagging behind. I applied 20 Nov, 2020 - still no luck. Cheers. I applied on the same day as you. nothing yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan1 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 20:39, Gills1987 said: Hi all, I’m in Ballarat (vic), applied 20 September 2020, not heard anything at all yet, anyone similar? Assuming the backlog in VIC is huge given lockdowns etc. Thanks I applied 2 months after you and still have not heard anything. Keen to know if you received your test invitation yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preetkaur7397 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Is there anyone here from Wyndham council received ceremony invitation for 27November 2021? If you have received ceremony invite for 27 November 2021 what's your test date and approval date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success21 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Is there anyone here from Brisbane City Council received ceremony invitation for 29 November 2021? If you have received ceremony invite for 29 November 2021 what's your application date, test date and approval date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Test on 02/11/2021, approved 12/11/2021, letter for approval received today (18/11/2021). Now I wait for the ceremony invite! Seems like the Sunshine Coast has a long wait on that, which isn't a surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo48 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Jack91 said: Test on 02/11/2021, approved 12/11/2021, letter for approval received today (18/11/2021). Now I wait for the ceremony invite! Seems like the Sunshine Coast has a long wait on that, which isn't a surprise! We had our exam on last Monday, 15th Nov at Kawana. Status still "received". Hopefully we get it shortly like you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Bongo48 said: We had our exam on last Monday, 15th Nov at Kawana. Status still "received". Hopefully we get it shortly like you I did my test in Brisbane, turn around time should be the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gills1987 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 20:48, Ivan1 said: I applied 2 months after you and still have not heard anything. Keen to know if you received your test invitation yet. Hi Ivan, still nothing…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XoXo11 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hi , What the maximum num of days we are allowed to travel overseas once we have lodged the citizenship application ? i just lodged my citizenship 2 months ago and wants to travel for 2-3 months , is there any requirements I have to fulfill from my end with Immi ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostOZ Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Hi, Anyone in Toowoomba waiting for Australian Citizenship Ceremony? I got approval in August 2021 but I have not heard anything regards to the Ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBR Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 12 hours ago, XoXo11 said: Hi , What the maximum num of days we are allowed to travel overseas once we have lodged the citizenship application ? i just lodged my citizenship 2 months ago and wants to travel for 2-3 months , is there any requirements I have to fulfill from my end with Immi ? I'm in the same situation, I called Immigration they said to just notify them once you're leaving Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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