Jack91 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I genuinely forgot I'd applied for citizenship for a couple weeks. Applied back in April and haven't really given it much thought until it got mentioned at work. Still no news here, it's annoying for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep1984 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 03/10/2021 at 19:01, Tzhamzl_tn74 said: Hi Friend, I have launched my application in May 20 and got interview call at April 21. Hope you will get Interview call before Dec 21. I Believe once 80% Jab is done. All activities will get accelerated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokitren Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 13:17, Jack91 said: I genuinely forgot I'd applied for citizenship for a couple weeks. Applied back in April and haven't really given it much thought until it got mentioned at work. Still no news here, it's annoying for sure! Oh, how long it really is.... What's taking them so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi all hope everyone is safe. I'm new here and waiting for my application to be processed (based in Melbourne VIC) and I think it should be coming in the next 1-2 months. So I've got a question: Do you get an email notification / message in your immi account, OR do you get a phone call that you are supposed to pick up? I usually don't pick up strange numbers hence the question. Thanks all, Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 hours ago, microstarba said: Hi all hope everyone is safe. I'm new here and waiting for my application to be processed (based in Melbourne VIC) and I think it should be coming in the next 1-2 months. So I've got a question: Do you get an email notification / message in your immi account, OR do you get a phone call that you are supposed to pick up? I usually don't pick up strange numbers hence the question. Thanks all, Cheers, I got an email invite... It's also listed on the immi AC message section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 11 hours ago, JayKay said: I got an email invite... It's also listed on the immi AC message section Thank you. Yes that would be the preferred approach. Many people mentioned 'phone calls' so I wonder if it's different by state / case / current visa scheme etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 12 hours ago, microstarba said: Thank you. Yes that would be the preferred approach. Many people mentioned 'phone calls' so I wonder if it's different by state / case / current visa scheme etc. For the test/interview date, we got an email from DHA and a notification/message on our immi account. We were based in Melbourne back then. And for the ceremony, we were invited via email from our Moreton Bay Regional Council (Qld) by their marketing team. They only sent one email to my hubby with the invitation for all applicants. I have friends in BNE who were invited via mail postage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Nora said: For the test/interview date, we got an email from DHA and a notification/message on our immi account. We were based in Melbourne back then. And for the ceremony, we were invited via email from our Moreton Bay Regional Council (Qld) by their marketing team. They only sent one email to my hubby with the invitation for all applicants. I have friends in BNE who were invited via mail postage. Thanks Nora for the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Had an email today asking if I was happy to have a test date booked in Brisbane rather than the Sunshine Coast as there are more spots down there. Maybe they do read this forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citseeker Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Hi guys, We (me and my spouse) applied on the 22nd of September.. The wife got her appointment letter today (pretty quick!) but I did not get mine.. Is this normal? If so, usually how many days apart to do people who applied together get their invites? Regards Edited October 13, 2021 by citseeker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, citseeker said: Hi guys, We (me and my spouse) applied on the 22nd of September.. The wife got her appointment letter today (pretty quick!) but I did not get mine.. Is this normal? If so, usually how many days apart to do people who applied together get their invites? Regards My wife and I got invite same day. It was as fast as yours. Check your immi ac maybe you have also been invited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citseeker Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, JayKay said: My wife and I got invite same day. It was as fast as yours. Check your immi ac maybe you have also been invited I checked - no invite :( I hope it comes through soon though... wonder if it was the form 1023 which I added due to a minor error I made in the application which is adding the time... *fingers crossed* Did you get your ceremony date yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmadkamal Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hi, I am in the process of applying for my citizenship, does anyone know how to mention a deceased parent? I know there is an option in drop down for step parent. I will appreciate if anyone could please guide me on this matter. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Ahmadkamal said: Hi, I am in the process of applying for my citizenship, does anyone know how to mention a deceased parent? I know there is an option in drop down for step parent. I will appreciate if anyone could please guide me on this matter. Thanks Just use the parent tab and there is an option somewhere to add the info. I managed it but can’t remember exactly how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan12 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 just posting after while,Atlast department approved my application after long 14 months,Now awaits for Cermoney. Current status - Permanent Resident Citizenship Application: 09/08/2020 Invitation: 27/10/2020 Test Date: 03/12/2020 Approval: 09/10/2021 Ceremony: TBA City of Cockburn WA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabetrotter1 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hi Has anyone here applied for citizenship recently? I am from Melbourne with an application lodged on 30th of July 2021. However, since then, there hasn't been any updates or test invitation yet. Is there anyone else here experiencing delays too? Would appreciate a response. Thanks. --Gabriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshan Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Gabetrotter1 said: Hi Has anyone here applied for citizenship recently? I am from Melbourne with an application lodged on 30th of July 2021. However, since then, there hasn't been any updates or test invitation yet. Is there anyone else here experiencing delays too? Would appreciate a response. Thanks. --Gabriel Hi there, I applied in September 2020, still no any update. You have to wait a bit longer I would suggest. Council is Casey. Edited October 14, 2021 by Oshan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmadkamal Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Hi, Does anyone know how to add two "current residential addresses" in the citizenship application? Should it be added under previous with no end date? Has anyone done something similar on their application? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Had my ceremony this morning. Lodged: 2/11/20 Test: 10/3/21 Approved: 21/4/21 Ceremony: 15/10/21 Darwin City Council 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microstarba Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 19 hours ago, Gabetrotter1 said: Hi Has anyone here applied for citizenship recently? I am from Melbourne with an application lodged on 30th of July 2021. However, since then, there hasn't been any updates or test invitation yet. Is there anyone else here experiencing delays too? Would appreciate a response. Thanks. --Gabriel Looks like Melbourne/VIC is really slow compared to other states. Since Covid hits the typical waiting time has been c.1 year. But hopefully for applications lodged recently the process will be a bit faster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack91 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) After receiving an email on Tuesday regarding change of location, had an email yesterday (Thursday) saying I've been booked in for 2nd November in Brisbane. What's the rules on failing the test? Can you retake the test? Edited October 15, 2021 by Jack91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Jack91 said: After receiving an email on Tuesday regarding change of location, had an email yesterday (Thursday) saying I've been booked in for 2nd November in Brisbane. What's the rules on failing the test? Can you retake the test? The only thing you need to concentrate on when taking the test is on not being sarcastic. The questions are all so easy that there's an urge to agree with some of the stupid answers! I vaguely remember that you are allowed to retake the test once at your appointment but after that you have to rebook and so go to the back of the queue. I just checked the home affairs website for you: If you fail the test You can: resit the test on the same day if possible re-book the test for another time, especially if you need more time to prepare There is no extra cost for sitting the test again. Failing the test does not affect your permanent visa or stop you from living in Australia. Learn about the citizenship interview and test (homeaffairs.gov.au) Edited October 15, 2021 by Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep1984 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 13/10/2021 at 19:38, citseeker said: Hi guys, We (me and my spouse) applied on the 22nd of September.. The wife got her appointment letter today (pretty quick!) but I did not get mine.. Is this normal? If so, usually how many days apart to do people who applied together get their invites? Regards Which state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citseeker Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 21 hours ago, Deep1984 said: Which state? SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneBrit Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Hi all, I saw today that 75% of citizenship applications are now being processed in 9 months. I applied back in January 2021 in Melbourne and am keen to seek an update from the Department as to the status of my application. Does anyone have the correct email address for contacting the Department? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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