coquette 14 Posted October 2, 2020 Is it too early to panic because we are not approved yet for our citizenship applications after we did the test on 29/09 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manga 13 Posted October 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, coquette said: Is it too early to panic because we are not approved yet for our citizenship applications after we did the test on 29/09 I think it is too early to panic, I have seen someone posted in another forum that they have received approval letter even their application status wasn't changed to approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Manga said: I think it is too early to panic, I have seen someone posted in another forum that they have received approval letter even their application status wasn't changed to approved Oh ! I hope that! It scared me when I saw some people really waited very long time (like months) then they got a further assessment required or Approved. Hoping for the best 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silentreader101 0 Posted October 2, 2020 On 01/10/2020 at 18:52, 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 Baby Pom which city council in Perth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baby Pom 31 Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Silentreader101 said: Baby Pom which city council in Perth? City of Belmont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deep1984 13 Posted October 3, 2020 In victoria office , application waiting long queue. Hope start asap. Anyone recieved citzenship from victoria? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tharru 0 Posted October 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Deep1984 said: In victoria office , application waiting long queue. Hope start asap. Anyone recieved citzenship from victoria? When did you submit your application and which council? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deep1984 13 Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, tharru said: When did you submit your application and which council? I submitted last month. But my friends submitted last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JK_69 1 Posted October 5, 2020 Anyone changed the state after application? Will they arrange the test appointment according to your new resident address? Probably yes but just want to ask the experience. Also when we got a test appointment, let's say Sydney CBD can we reschedule by select a near by test place like Paramatta or only can reschedule at the same test center? Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 5,046 Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) On 20/08/2020 at 11:43, ramot said: Also interested as I have received my approval letter, husband still waiting! for his, they must be worried about him. My letter mentions approximately 6 month wait for ceremony, but this might not have been updated since covid? Might opt for a virtual ceremony, but would prefer a real one. We are classed as rural on the Sunshine Coast, and I will update when we hear anything. Citizenship applied for on 27th May 2020, approval letter dated 6th August 2020. We were exempt from having to wait and take a test first as ‘geriatric’ so took about 10 weeks for my letter of approval. Just received our invitation to our citizenship ceremony. 4th November Sunshine Coast. Really looking forward to it. It has taken about 6 months from application. Edited October 6, 2020 by ramot 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgiegie 24 Posted October 6, 2020 On 02/10/2020 at 13:40, coquette said: Is it too early to panic because we are not approved yet for our citizenship applications after we did the test on 29/09 I don't mean to sound negative but I am: a single applicant with no immediate family from a low-risk country with a very straightforward life history crystal clear police clearances no overseas trips during the entire 4-year permanent residence I had my test on 21.01.2020, and my application is still "Pending" ... 8 months, 18 days since the date of the interview. I think my case just fell through the cracks, I'm so sad I do hope that this will not be the case for you! 1 PR VISA: 221213 EXTERNAL AUDITOR | 27/08/12 NAATI Community Language (Russian) | 22/06/15 PTE Academic (L90 R90 S90 W90) | 26/06/15 CPA Skills Assessment (12/12) | 26/06/15 EOI | 03/08/15 Invitation to apply | 24/08/15 Visa lodged | 08/10/15 GRANT | 01/12/15 Landed in AUSTRALIA CITIZENSHIP: 01/12/19 Application Lodged | 20/01/20 Invitation Received | 21/01/20 Interview & Test Passed (100%) | Pending Approval | Pending Ceremony Invitation | Pending Ceremony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisher1 1,843 Posted October 6, 2020 13 hours ago, ramot said: Just received our invitation to our citizenship ceremony. 4th November Sunshine Coast. Really looking forward to it. It has taken about 6 months from application. Congratulations! We went to a citizenship ceremony as guests of some friends recently - it was really quite moving. Lovely day. 103 visa application lodged February 2013. 143 visa application submitted January 2016. Police checks and form 80 submitted February 29th 2016. Visa granted April 4th 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisher1 1,843 Posted October 6, 2020 Can anyone tell me if the date you arrived in Australia just prior to being awarded PR counts as your lawful residence date even if you left the country seven weeks later and didn’t begin actually living here until the following year? 103 visa application lodged February 2013. 143 visa application submitted January 2016. Police checks and form 80 submitted February 29th 2016. Visa granted April 4th 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennyinoz 7 Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Fisher1 said: Can anyone tell me if the date you arrived in Australia just prior to being awarded PR counts as your lawful residence date even if you left the country seven weeks later and didn’t begin actually living here until the following year? My understanding is they count time in the country. They will count the time before PR towards Citizenship in the last four years but will not count anytime that you are physically out of the country. If that's what you mean... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bondi Girl 0 Posted October 7, 2020 Citizenship Applied - 05/10/2020. Application Received - 05/10/2020 Council - Sydney 189 Visa NZ stream applied: 06/07/2019 Request for health check: 20/08/2019 Health check completed 31/07/2019 Request for second VAC: 01/10/2019 Paid second VAC: 04/10/2019 Visa grant: 04/10/2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Georgiegie said: I don't mean to sound negative but I am: a single applicant with no immediate family from a low-risk country with a very straightforward life history crystal clear police clearances no overseas trips during the entire 4-year permanent residence I had my test on 21.01.2020, and my application is still "Pending" ... 8 months, 18 days since the date of the interview. I think my case just fell through the cracks, I'm so sad I do hope that this will not be the case for you! Any luck calling them and ask? 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JK_69 1 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) So many places have been re-opened, except VIC even VIC regional https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship Currently, in-person citizenship appointments are available at: Department of Home Affairs office, Adelaide SA Department of Home Affairs office, Brisbane QLD Department of Home Affairs office, Canberra ACT Department of Home Affairs office, Cairns QLD Department of Home Affairs office, Darwin NT Department of Home Affairs office, Hobart TAS Department of Home Affairs office, Parramatta NSW Department of Home Affairs office, Perth WA Department of Home Affairs office, Sydney NSW Services Australia office, Albany WA Services Australia office, Albury NSW Services Australia office, Alice Springs NT Services Australia office, Broome WA Services Australia office, Bunbury WA Services Australia office, Bundaberg QLD Services Australia office, Coffs Harbour NSW Services Australia office, Corrimal NSW Services Australia office, Geraldton WA Services Australia office, Griffith NSW Services Australia office, Kalgoorlie WA Services Australia office, Karratha WA Services Australia office, Kawana Waters QLD Services Australia office, Launceston TAS Services Australia office, Mackay QLD Services Australia office, Mount Isa QLD Services Australia office, Newcastle NSW Services Australia office, Orange NSW Services Australia office, Port Augusta SA Services Australia office, Port Macquarie NSW Services Australia office, Rockhampton QLD Services Australia office, South Hedland WA Services Australia office, Tamworth NSW Services Australia office, Toowoomba QLD Services Australia office, Townsville QLD Services Australia office, Tweed Heads NSW Services Australia office, Wagga Wagga NSW Last updated: 07 October 2020 Edited October 7, 2020 by JK_69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bondi797 2 Posted October 7, 2020 Applied for citizenship: 11 Feb 2020 Test/Interview: Waiting It’s nearly been 8 months, I’ve applied in Sydney and requested the CBD office. Anyone had their test/interview in Sydney in similar application time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K amin 3 Posted October 7, 2020 I received interview and test letter for 17 April 2020 but they postponed my exam cause of corona . im still waiting for rescheduling my exam again anyone have idea how long I still have to wait ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Bondi797 said: Applied for citizenship: 11 Feb 2020 Test/Interview: Waiting It’s nearly been 8 months, I’ve applied in Sydney and requested the CBD office. Anyone had their test/interview in Sydney in similar application time? I got my test a week ago in sydney CBD office, applied 08/2019 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, K amin said: I received interview and test letter for 17 April 2020 but they postponed my exam cause of corona . im still waiting for rescheduling my exam again anyone have idea how long I still have to wait ? it really all depends on which state/city.. mine was postponed too in 29/4 , they re invited me again 23/9, Sydney CBD office 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manga 13 Posted October 7, 2020 Hi Everyone I just received approval letter today Citizenship application 16-01-2020 Test- 30-09-2020 Approval 30-09-20 Approval letter received 7-10-2020 Ceremony ? Immi account status still showing Received for my wife but we both received approval letters. City Brisbane Moreton bay council Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coquette 14 Posted October 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Manga said: Hi Everyone I just received approval letter today Citizenship application 16-01-2020 Test- 30-09-2020 Approval 30-09-20 Approval letter received 7-10-2020 Ceremony ? Immi account status still showing Received for my wife but we both received approval letters. City Brisbane Moreton bay council Congratulations! My son received his approval letter too aweek after the test. Me and my husband still received though and no surprise letters received. Update us pls when u get invited for the ceremony. 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 Application on Immi: Approved 15/10/2020 Ceremony: 15/12/2020- Bayside Council City: Sydney CBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisher1 1,843 Posted October 7, 2020 11 hours ago, jennyinoz said: My understanding is they count time in the country. They will count the time before PR towards Citizenship in the last four years but will not count anytime that you are physically out of the country. If that's what you mean... Thanks 103 visa application lodged February 2013. 143 visa application submitted January 2016. Police checks and form 80 submitted February 29th 2016. Visa granted April 4th 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abro 0 Posted October 7, 2020 @Bondi797 I applied last year December from the SYDNEY CBD area. Still, no response mate. Sydney Office is sleeping or woking super slow. They don't care about people's frustration and how desperate they are for citizenship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
