jennyinoz Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hey guys, I called up (on govt citizenship phone line 131 880) about the slowness of processing in the Sydney office this morning. The gentleman on the phone said that despite the Website informing us that the office has been open for a while, in actual fact it only opened for citizenship tests this past Friday. I’m not sure if he was completely in the know, but I thought I’d pass this info on to you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricomate Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 hours ago, jennyinoz said: Hey guys, I called up (on govt citizenship phone line 131 880) about the slowness of processing in the Sydney office this morning. The gentleman on the phone said that despite the Website informing us that the office has been open for a while, in actual fact it only opened for citizenship tests this past Friday. I’m not sure if he was completely in the know, but I thought I’d pass this info on to you... This is not correct. It's been open for around 1 month now. Actually, I had my test in the Sydney CBD office last week. They seem to interview 3-5 people every 15 minutes, as I can see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezz32 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 @Ricomate, What date did you apply mate? My family applied April 19, 2020. No reply so far. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricomate Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, jezz32 said: @Ricomate, What date did you apply mate? My family applied April 19, 2020. No reply so far. Thanks. Early August, 2019. I think the Department is now focusing on NSW applicants that applied in or before September 2019, aka the very old ones. I assume you are from NSW too, right? Then you wouldn't hear anything until early next year, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezz32 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 @Ricomate Yeah from NSW. Too bad. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyinoz Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ricomate said: This is not correct. It's been open for around 1 month now. Actually, I had my test in the Sydney CBD office last week. They seem to interview 3-5 people every 15 minutes, as I can see. Well that is great news! How do you know about the 3-5 minutes stat? From watching the queue when you were there? Edited September 29, 2020 by jennyinoz He’d answered that question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricomate Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, jennyinoz said: Well that is great news! How do you know about the 3-5 minutes stat? From watching the queue when you were there? When did you apply? from my own observance while being there, and also guys posting in another forum. If you are in Sydney metro and applied more than one year ago, I think you would expect to get the invite anytime soon. Sometimes they may call you, so keep your phone with you during the day. (In my case, I just got an email with the test date/time and the address. You will be able to reschedule if you want to test earlier.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyinoz Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Ahh which other forum? One on this site? unfortunately I applied July this year so I have a heck of a wait but I’m still watching what’s going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, jezz32 said: @Ricomate, What date did you apply mate? My family applied April 19, 2020. No reply so far. Thanks. Be positive. At least Sydney has some light at the end of the tunnel. I'm in Melbourne, struggling every day hahahahahahhaah Edited September 29, 2020 by JK_69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 @Ricomate I applied last year December 04, 2019 and proposed test centre is Sydney CBD. I haven't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegie Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Abro said: @Ricomate I applied last year December 04, 2019 and proposed test centre is Sydney CBD. I haven't heard anything yet. I hope you hear from them very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 20 hours ago, Abro said: @Ricomate I applied last year December 04, 2019 and proposed test centre is Sydney CBD. I haven't heard anything yet. I've just applied from Melbourne and since all the test centers here are closed so I selected proposed test center at other state. Do you think they will arrange according to my choice or according to my resident address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hey Guys Citizenship application approved today, Application submitted 16 Jan 2020 Citizenship test and interview 30 September 2020 Approved 30 September 2020 Ceremony-. Waiting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 10/08/2020 at 12:04, 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 We are on the same boat with you, did our test yesterday and just hoping a miracle happens and we become citizens before the home builder grant expires. We actualy asked for a virtual ceremony when we were asked if we want one, our application still not approved though yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 14:57, Ricomate said: This is not correct. It's been open for around 1 month now. Actually, I had my test in the Sydney CBD office last week. They seem to interview 3-5 people every 15 minutes, as I can see. I agree, we got ours yesterday and we were 6 persons at a time for the interview (each with own officer of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams326 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, coquette said: We are on the same boat with you, did our test yesterday and just hoping a miracle happens and we become citizens before the home builder grant expires. We actualy asked for a virtual ceremony when we were asked if we want one, our application still not approved though yet. @coquette Oh that's good to hear! May I ask when and where you lodged yours? Still keeping my fingers crossed! I honestly don't mind doing online ceremony now tbh. I just want to be eligible for the homebuilder grant lol Edited September 30, 2020 by cams326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 minute ago, cams326 said: Oh that's good to hear! May I ask when and where you lodged yours? Still keeping my fingers crossed! I honestly don't mind doing online ceremony now tbh. I just want to be eligible for the homebuilder grant lol Below is my status ! well am hopeful though it needs a miracle to get the ceremony before December. I read somewhere they may extend the home builder grants beyond December and also extend the building constructions condition to resume within 6 months rather than 3 months. Citizenship application : 07/08/2019 Received invitation to do the test : 02/2020 Initial Test Date: 27/04/2020 (Cancelled due to covid) Second Test Invitation: 11/09/2020 Test Date: 27/09/2020- Passed (All of us Husband, myself and son) Application: My husband and I still RECEIVED , My Son got approved same day after he is done the test. Ceremony: TBA City: Sydney CBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, Manga said: Hey Guys Citizenship application approved today, Application submitted 16 Jan 2020 Citizenship test and interview 30 September 2020 Approved 30 September 2020 Ceremony-. Waiting? wow that was super quick! congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, coquette said: wow that was super quick! congratulations. My wife has also passed the test just half an hour before me and my son is included in her application, status of her application is still showing Received City Brisbane Edited September 30, 2020 by Manga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Manga said: My wife has also passed the test just half an hour before me and my son is included in her application, status of her application is still showing Received City Brisbane For us My son got approved straight away after he passed the test, but both me and my husband are still not approved. I think it is very random .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Pom Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just got my invitation for my citizenship ceremony today. Only 3 weeks to wait now!! BTW It is a ceremony in person at our local council offices. Citizenship Application: 12/1/2020 Received Invitation for Test: 20/7/2020 Test Date: 5/8/2020 (Passed) Received Ceremony Invitation: 1/10/2020 Ceremony: Due on 23/10/2020 City: Perth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajasr Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) Congrats to you and your family cheers if you don’t mind please let me know How do you got ceremony invitation by post or by email thanks Edited October 1, 2020 by Rajasr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Pom Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Rajasr said: Congrats to you and your family cheers if you don’t mind please let me know How do you got ceremony invitation by post or by email thanks Thanks I received the invitation by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajasr Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Thanks for letting me know cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Baby Pom said: Just got my invitation for my citizenship ceremony today. Only 3 weeks to wait now!! BTW It is a ceremony in person at our local council offices. Citizenship Application: 12/1/2020 Received Invitation for Test: 20/7/2020 Test Date: 5/8/2020 (Passed) Received Ceremony Invitation: 1/10/2020 Ceremony: Due on 23/10/2020 City: Perth Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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