04April2017DE Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Danny842003 said: How are you going to go on holiday abroad? I think they might be planning ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt2 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 13/09/2020 at 20:22, Silentreader101 said: So I managed to get my test a few weeks ago in Perth now waiting on my ceremony hope it’s soon. Any one in Perth passed the test but waiting on ceremony’s? Has anyone done a ceremony recently what was the wait time like? @Silentreader101 when was your application submitted? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 So did my test yesterday in Paramatta, just checked my IMMI account and it’s been approved. Just waiting for the ceremony now I guess. arrived in May 2015 on a marriage visa and applied for citizenship in June 2019. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, Danny842003 said: So did my test yesterday in Paramatta, just checked my IMMI account and it’s been approved. Just waiting for the ceremony now I guess. arrived in May 2015 on a marriage visa and applied for citizenship in June 2019. Congrats, when did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlucy Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 13/09/2020 at 20:22, Silentreader101 said: So I managed to get my test a few weeks ago in Perth now waiting on my ceremony hope it’s soon. Any one in Perth passed the test but waiting on ceremony’s? Has anyone done a ceremony recently what was the wait time like? Congratulations! My daughter was approved on 27 Apr and had her Ceremony on 5 Aug - City of Wanneroo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi everyone Has anyone sat in the test recently or received an invitation for test and interview in Brisbane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 4 hours ago, 04April2017DE said: Congrats, when did you apply? for what the original marriage visa? June 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Danny842003 said: for what the original marriage visa? June 2014 no, when did you apply for the citizenship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny842003 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, 04April2017DE said: no, when did you apply for the citizenship? June 2019 like I said in the post you quoted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris9 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Manga said: Hi everyone Has anyone sat in the test recently or received an invitation for test and interview in Brisbane? I'm from Brisbane too. Applied in Feb, 20. Waiting...!!! When did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Is anyone received an invitation for test and interview in Sydney City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko88 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi Has anyone received invite for test and interview for Darwin council ???? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 15 hours ago, Kris9 said: I'm from Brisbane too. Applied in Feb, 20. Waiting...!!! When did you apply? I applied in January 2020 and received test invitation in March, test date was 3 April , which has been cancelled due to Covid19 . Now waiting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saleshini Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 My daughter's (17 year old) citizenship application was processed within 6 weeks....woooohoooo!!! Timeline.... Applied Citizenship 08/08/2020 Approval 19/08/2020 Invitation 28/08/2020 Test Date None Ceremony 17/09/2020 Sydney - City 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Yes - it's much quicker for under 18s as no test or interview required. My son was approved in 4 weeks, and had ceremony about 8 weeks later after I unlinked his account to have citizenship ceremony with me and his Dad (our applications are not going anywhere at present!). It means he is eligible for HELP loans for university next year - so good. If your daughter needs her ceremony quickly then you can ask for it be expedited. Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko88 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/our-common-bond?fbclid=IwAR29EoGymJaDptdpm0BHtJirDgX-MtrA8fs6HDcJbHPe_3iM0ekwIqYV3i0 The updated test booklet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, pearplumpie said: Yes - it's much quicker for under 18s as no test or interview required. My son was approved in 4 weeks, and had ceremony about 8 weeks later after I unlinked his account to have citizenship ceremony with me and his Dad (our applications are not going anywhere at present!). It means he is eligible for HELP loans for university next year - so good. If your daughter needs her ceremony quickly then you can ask for it be expedited. Great news! My son is 8 in my application, both of us still waiting. Seems like the quick ones are from separate applications for the children between 16 yr to 18 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helppls Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 16/09/2020 at 07:44, Danny842003 said: How are you going to go on holiday abroad? Talking about after restrictions are lifted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegie Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 27/05/2020 at 19:35, 04April2017DE said: Unfortunately it appears that the immi system is smart enough to now allow people to front load. Reason being is that if the residence period of 4 years is not met, the application simply cannot be proceed further to the document updalod stage. So have to wait till the day that you been here for 4 years, not a single day less. I had the same idea before and tried to front load but only so much info you can fill. So speaking of experience prepare the documents and as soon as the day comes, do them in one go. Hope it helps. Cheers. You can have a go at filling out a paper application form to get an idea of what questions to expect. Link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1300t.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiegie Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hey All, I have my interview and test on Jan 21, 2020 (see my signature for details), but still haven't heard back The status of my application is still "Received", and I am starting to wonder why the processing of my application is taking so long, since I am a single applicant with a very transparent life history I acknowledge how lucky I was to have been able to push my Interview and test forward from April 4th to January 21st and not get held off by the Covid interruption but I would still like to see some progress with my application I hope everyone in this thread has their interviews, approvals and ceremonies asap! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyinoz Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Huh, I wondered if you guys have seen this?! Incredibly high drop in the amount of people being granted citizenship. Obviously Covid has a part to play in this but do you think they will make up the numbers? https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/foi/files/2020/fa-200701402-document-released.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, jennyinoz said: Huh, I wondered if you guys have seen this?! Incredibly high drop in the amount of people being granted citizenship. Obviously Covid has a part to play in this but do you think they will make up the numbers? https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/foi/files/2020/fa-200701402-document-released.PDF I certainly hope so but I don't think so, there is so much each staff can do - what surprises me is that WA has started inviting people to attend tests whereas applications in Sydney seem deadly quiet. In my own case, I think waiting for 6 months without hearing a thing about the next step is disappointing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Then it seems no hope for Melbourne tho? :). I called them but they said they don't know when the test can be resumed. I'm thinking to relocate to other states but not sure which one would be faster. NSW is a good choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Good news for WA, QLD, so many test centers are re-opened. I'm praying cos I'm in Melbourne 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, Bunbury WA Services Australia office, Bundaberg QLD Services Australia office, Geraldton WA Services Australia office, Kalgoorlie WA Services Australia office, Karratha WA Services Australia office, Kawana Waters QLD Services Australia office, Mackay QLD Services Australia office, Mount Isa QLD Services Australia office, Rockhampton QLD Services Australia office, South Hedland WA Services Australia office, Toowoomba QLD Services Australia office, Townsville QLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 21/08/2020 at 00:25, garrychandi said: I am moving to Perth later this year, will be interesting to see how that effects my application I'm in VIC as well and no hope haha. 1/3 backlog is in Victoria so I'm thinking to relocate now, not sure Brisbane or Sydney :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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