Tiger1 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Hi all, had my virtual ceremony done today. application-20 nov 2020 Invitation for test-23 april 2021 Test-10 may 2021(Sydney cbd) approved same day invitation for ceremony-21 oct 2021 virtual ceremony-3 nov 2021 Council-Hornsby shire council. congrats to all the citizens and good luck for those waiting.Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Hi I applied in December 2020. Still no progress with my application. Still in received status applied from Victoria is it normal for slow progress in Victoria applications? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irfan sam Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Tzhamzl_tn74 said: Exactly a week. 12th October VC ceremony. 18th Oct Certificate received. @Anyone, I have applied Australia passport at 19th October. Still not received. They have mentioned you will get it with in 2-3 weeks. But people who applied couple of months for them they got less than two weeks. Any one applied passport in October? I was reading another facebook random post week ago and one was waiting for 45 days, he call them and they said shortage of staff but it was during lockdown so hope things will get better now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng.moha Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Hi all. This post has been really useful before I apply for my citizenship.. here is my timeline.. Applied Citizenship: 13/09/2021 Invitation: 27/10/2021 Test Date: 02/11/2021 (originally 6th Dec) Approval immediately Ceremony Awaiting Council: Redland bay, Brisbane Cheers and good luck all of you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sere Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Hello I received an email this morning saying if I am happy to do an online ceremony I replied yes and they said they will contact me soon how long normally it takes from that email to actually do the ceremony? sydney cbd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgarnon Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I’ve applied in 2019 and had multiple appointments cancelled in Melbourne due to lockdowns. Does anybody know if they have resumed working here?? Really struggling not to scream while I write this. This is just wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Finally Australians!!! ❤ 297 new citizens today at Moreton Bay Regional council from more than 30 countries! What a Journey! All the best everyone. Your day will come. ✌ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricT Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 11:46, hobart01 said: I am in Tasmania, lodged it in July 2021, still no response from Department just a quick check if you've got your updates already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab mamun Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 05/11/2021 at 04:29, EricT said: just a quick check if you've got your updates already? following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abey1 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 @Melbournian applied in dec 2020 Victoria didn’t hear anything yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezzles Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Applied in Melbourne in Jan 2021. No news yet. I don't have my UK passport either as I have sent it to UK to get a new one so hoping I don't get called for test before I get new passport. Guessing i need to show it at the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzhamzl_tn74 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 3 hours ago, abey1 said: @Melbournian applied in dec 2020 Victoria didn’t hear anything yet 12 hours ago, 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 think the latest call for is May 2020 applicants. Mine applied on May 2020, Test April 2021, VC at Oct 12 2021. Council Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Kezzles said: Applied in Melbourne in Jan 2021. No news yet. I don't have my UK passport either as I have sent it to UK to get a new one so hoping I don't get called for test before I get new passport. Guessing i need to show it at the test? If you don't get your passport by that time, postpone your test. You will see that option in the email , which will be sent to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success21 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Is there anyone here from Brisbane City Council received ceremony invitation for 29 November 2021? If you received ceremony invite for 29 November 2021 what's your application date, test date and approval date? Edited November 8, 2021 by Success21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Melbournian said: If you don't get your passport by that time, postpone your test. You will see that option in the email , which will be sent to you. If you don't have your passport, you can show your australian driver's license that would suffice. You can also show your expired passport. I DID this for my test and ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 20 hours ago, Kezzles said: Applied in Melbourne in Jan 2021. No news yet. I don't have my UK passport either as I have sent it to UK to get a new one so hoping I don't get called for test before I get new passport. Guessing i need to show it at the test? Driver license is enough, also to bring with your medicare card, your old passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG8 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Hi Guys, Long time watcher throughout my time dealing with immigration, I am nearly at the finishing line. I have a question in regards to my application for Citizenship. Unbeknown to me until very recently, I have discovered I have an additional middle name on my birth certificate. Throughout my whole life I have never used the additional name, no passports, visas, bank accounts, nothing. Will this be a problem when I come to prove my identity during my interview? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success21 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 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...
Bin Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I applied 30 July 2021 still waiting for interview and test date… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Applied 30 July 2021 ( Queanbeyan NSW but Canberra center ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLB_Applicant Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Can someone update whether citizenship test centres opened in Melbourne or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric79 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Hi, Has anyone on the forum applied for citizenship in Aug '21 through Parramatta Office (NSW) and received an invitation for test? Regards, Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 11:22, MLB_Applicant said: Can someone update whether citizenship test centres opened in Melbourne or not? When did you apply ? Have not seen people getting invites recently in Melbourne CBD. What date applicant got any invite recently ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril_au Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Finally! I have the virtual ceremony scheduled for today (Fri 12th) morning at 10:15 AM. This makes my application's processing timeline be almost exactly 12 months (applied on Nov 6th last year): 6 months until the decision and 6 months until the ceremony. Hope everyone here will get their invite sooner than they expect! Edited November 11, 2021 by cyril_au 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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