welljock Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Ken said: 11 months from application to ceremony is back to pre-covid timescales. Excellent news for everyone (assuming your timescale is the average and not an outlier). That's better than pre-covid I was 18 months and that was pretty good for a ceremony late 2019 / early 2020, most were over 24 months at that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 For those in Wyndham… I received invite today for citizenship ceremony on June 26th. Citizenship was 8th Feb, Approved 20th Feb - so roughly 4 month wait from test to ceremony. Applied Nov 2020 - all up around 20 months from application to ceremony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 23 hours ago, benthomas010 said: For those in Wyndham… I received invite today for citizenship ceremony on June 26th. Citizenship was 8th Feb, Approved 20th Feb - so roughly 4 month wait from test to ceremony. Applied Nov 2020 - all up around 20 months from application to ceremony. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Could someone please suggest if online passport application is better or paper application? Which one is less time consuming? And how long is it taking to get the new passport these days? (Passport office says allow up to 6 weeks) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 29/05/2022 at 14:45, VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) said: Could someone please suggest if online passport application is better or paper application? Which one is less time consuming? And how long is it taking to get the new passport these days? (Passport office says allow up to 6 weeks) Thanks ABC news report today says that there's a backlog at the passport office. Renewals are taking 6 weeks and new passports and child passports are taking longer. Lengthy passport delays cause anguish for expectant travellers - ABC News 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Ken said: ABC news report today says that there's a backlog at the passport office. Renewals are taking 6 weeks and new passports and child passports are taking longer. Lengthy passport delays cause anguish for expectant travellers - ABC News Thanks for your response. I saw that today. Someone waiting for over 10 weeks for the passport in QLD. It is going to be a busy/messy/crazy end of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesscoop82 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Hi everyone any updates on Brimbank VIC council We have applied last year June 2021. will appreciate any feedback. thank you in anticipation regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwifruit Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Jesscoop82 said: Hi everyone any updates on Brimbank VIC council We have applied last year June 2021. will appreciate any feedback. thank you in anticipation regards Victorian applications from May 2021 are currently receiving appointments for interview and citizenship test. Two people from Brimbank council who applied on 9 and 11 May 2021 received their invites on 25 May 2022. So, you should expect an invite in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesscoop82 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Kiwifruit said: Victorian applications from May 2021 are currently receiving appointments for interview and citizenship test. Two people from Brimbank council who applied on 9 and 11 May 2021 received their invites on 25 May 2022. So, you should expect an invite in the next few weeks. Thank you for sharing the information. hoping to hear soon … fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 29/05/2022 at 14:45, VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) said: Could someone please suggest if online passport application is better or paper application? Which one is less time consuming? And how long is it taking to get the new passport these days? (Passport office says allow up to 6 weeks) Thanks I have been waiting for the passport for 7 weeks...checking online the website still say 'under assessment' Application can be created online but eventually you still have to go to Auspost to lodge your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSY Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Jesscoop82 said: Hi everyone any updates on Brimbank VIC council We have applied last year June 2021. will appreciate any feedback. thank you in anticipation regards Hi , let me know when you receive the invite for the test. I applied in August 2021, waiting… Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSY Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 25/05/2022 at 11:41, suhailayaan@aim.com said: Hi, We applied for Citizenship in Aug 2021. We are in Dandenong, Victoria Anyone, from Victoria or Dandenong with same wait time, please advise. Those who got their interview and citizenship done from Victoria recently, please share your timeline. Thanks I also applied in Aug 2021, Casey, Victoria. Yet to receive any invite. Do let me know if you receive the invite for test. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesscoop82 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 hours ago, SSY said: Hi , let me know when you receive the invite for the test. I applied in August 2021, waiting… Regards Sure @SSY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC-WAIT-GAME (NO WAY HOME) Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 06/06/2022 at 22:58, microstarba said: I have been waiting for the passport for 7 weeks...checking online the website still say 'under assessment' Application can be created online but eventually you still have to go to Auspost to lodge your application. hey @microstarba, good to hear from you. I thought you must have received the passport by now. wow, 7 weeks... I saw news on 7news today, long queues outside passport office in Melbourne, more than 100m long. This is insane. It just tells how desperately people are trying to get hold of a passport. It is going to be very difficult to get a passport I guess. Previously the pressure was on the department to process the citizenship applications, then on the councils to organise the ceremonies and now the passport office is under pressure. I am still waiting for the ceremony. Hopefully I will hear something soon. But these queues outside the passport office have really got me wondering what will happen as we head towards the end of year. This is only June and the passport office is this busy. I believe the backlog will only get worse as new citizens continue to apply for the passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-M Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Anyone From Hume Council got invited for Ceremony? Your friends or Family? anyone you know of have recently got invited for ceremony in July? Kinley share details please Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-M Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Anyone From Hume Council got invited for Ceremony? Your friends or Family? anyone you know of have recently got invited for ceremony in July? Kinley share details please Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 06/06/2022 at 22:58, microstarba said: I have been waiting for the passport for 7 weeks...checking online the website still say 'under assessment' Application can be created online but eventually you still have to go to Auspost to lodge your application. Can I know how to check the passport status online? If applied via post office in paper form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J singh Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Hello everyone, I have been with this forum from last 5 years. My citizenship file just open. Apllied : 12 June 2021, Melbourne Open : 8 june 2021 Test date and interview : 6 July 2022 Council :- whitllesea council, Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J singh Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Hello everyone, I have been with this forum from last 5 years. My citizenship file just open. Apllied : 12 June 2021, Melbourne Open : 8 june 2022 Test date and interview : 6 July 2022 Council :- whitllesea council, Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesscoop82 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 06/06/2022 at 12:30, Jesscoop82 said: Hi everyone any updates on Brimbank VIC council We have applied last year June 2021. will appreciate any feedback. thank you in anticipation regards Hello everyone, Received test invite today Applied : 12 June 2021, Melbourne Test date and interview : 8 July 2022 Council :- Brimbank council, Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmyth Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Applied : May 2021 - Whittlesea Council Moved to Wyndham Vale, and got invited for the test in the CBD (May 2022) Attended and passed test today, took 20 mins overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 21 hours ago, abey1 said: Can I know how to check the passport status online? If applied via post office in paper form I created the application online and lodged in person at Auspost. I can check the status of the application at https://www.passports.gov.au/ I think you can always call up the passport office to check the status using the reference number (and expects 1.5-2.0 hour wait time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 58 minutes ago, microstarba said: I created the application online and lodged in person at Auspost. I can check the status of the application at https://www.passports.gov.au/ I think you can always call up the passport office to check the status using the reference number (and expects 1.5-2.0 hour wait time) Thank you @microstarba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley1986 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Does anyone know an estimated timeline from approval to ceremony in Melbourne? Applied 23 Feb 21 Test 13 May 22 Approval 09 June 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshan Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bradley1986 said: Does anyone know an estimated timeline from approval to ceremony in Melbourne? Applied 23 Feb 21 Test 13 May 22 Approval 09 June 22 Hi mate, What is your local council ?? I got approved mine on 15th March 2022 and still waiting for ceremony invite from Casey City Council . Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.