VicApplicant Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 23/06/2021 at 09:44, RoEire said: Oh the four weeks notice is better than I thought, someone else had told me 2 weeks, and because we're moving mid-July I was getting nervous. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you for July! If you do get your letter, would you mind letting me know, so then I'll at least know they've gone out and I didn't get one I just got invited this morning for July ceremony. delighted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zare Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Randall said: 1. Just as some trivia, Brazil issues both Federal and State police clearances online and they are issued instantly. 2. I have friends who received communication from DHA over the weekend regarding ceremony and interview. Thanks. Do you have any idea were your friends asked to bring original police clearance at the time of interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zare said: Thanks. Do you have any idea were your friends asked to bring original police clearance at the time of interview? If they’re overseas certificates and they’re issued online, then it just print them and bring a NAATI-certified translation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, VicApplicant said: I just got invited this morning for July ceremony. delighted Fantastic news - which council in Victoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Hello!! Anyone waiting in Moreton Bsy, Qld for ceremony? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Nora said: Hello!! Anyone waiting in Moreton Bsy, Qld for ceremony? Cheers Are u from QLD or MELBOURNE CBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 59 minutes ago, Melbournian said: Are u from QLD or MELBOURNE CBD. Applied in Vic, sat test and approved in Melbs, and recently moved to Qld. I know I need to update my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 17 hours ago, pearplumpie said: Fantastic news - which council in Victoria? Port Phillip, Vic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoEire Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 4 hours ago, VicApplicant said: Port Phillip, Vic! Amazing!! Congratulations, that's so exciting!! I didn't get an invite for the July one it seems, but the fact I was approved just 3 weeks behind you gives me good hope that I'll get the September one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoEire Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 4 hours ago, VicApplicant said: Port Phillip, Vic! Oh I meant to ask - I presume it was via email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbaus56 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hi, I had my citizenship approved in March but haven't heard from the department yet regarding the ceremony, just wondering if anyone received an invitation to attend the citizenship ceremony happening on July 21 with Melbourne city council? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) A quick update. Applied in April 2020, Approved in early April 2021, still no ceremony invitation. Maribyrnong Council. Edited June 28, 2021 by Melb2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Received some FOI stats about waiting times for ceremonies in Melbourne and Manningham (VIC): As at 18 June 2021, there were 343 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council (VIC). As at 18 June 2021, there were 749 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council (VIC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 50 minutes ago, robmac said: Received some FOI stats about waiting times for ceremonies in Melbourne and Manningham (VIC): As at 18 June 2021, there were 343 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council (VIC). As at 18 June 2021, there were 749 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council (VIC) When did you apply for the FOI? I just want to know how long it'll take to get response. I did apply for another FOI in 17 June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoEire Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, robmac said: Received some FOI stats about waiting times for ceremonies in Melbourne and Manningham (VIC): As at 18 June 2021, there were 343 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council (VIC). As at 18 June 2021, there were 749 people whose applications for Australian citizenship (conferral) had been approved and who were waiting to attend an Australian citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council (VIC) Hey Rob - may I ask what wording you used on the FOI application. I applied for one last week to find out about Port Phillip Council but was told it was 'too general a request' and not something the Department would answer. Would love to try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ding said: When did you apply for the FOI? I just want to know how long it'll take to get response. I did apply for another FOI in 17 June Hi Ding, I applied on 1 June for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, RoEire said: Hey Rob - may I ask what wording you used on the FOI application. I applied for one last week to find out about Port Phillip Council but was told it was 'too general a request' and not something the Department would answer. Would love to try again. Hi there, here is what I emailed to foi@homeaffairs.gov.au: Dear Team I request a copy of the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982: As at 31 May 2021, the number of persons whose applications for citizenship by conferral have been approved and were awaiting a citizenship ceremony at Manningham City Council. As at 31 May 2021, the number of persons whose applications for citizenship by conferral have been approved and were awaiting a citizenship ceremony at Melbourne City Council. Correspondence under the Act should be sent to myself by email to [my email]. Kind regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToowoombaBlue Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 31/05/2021 at 15:48, AlmostOZ said: Hi @ToowoombaBlue, Its going good I guess. I have done the practice test online. I am wondering how similar the real exam is to the practice exam? Any idea? Regards, So I guess you know now, I hope you passed. As you and the many others on this forum have no doubt found out, the questions are more or less identical to the government practice test and all the answers were in the ‘Our Common Bond’ literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srinath S Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 My citizenship ceremony was today and got cancelled due to COVID regulations in Sydney Anybody in the same boat? Does anyone know if they are planning to restart virtual ceremonies? Regards Srinath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chennaiguy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 24/06/2021 at 18:21, galisuman said: Did any one got ceremony invite from Brisbane council for July.. please let me know my application was approved in November last year still no reply Same as you. I called DHA today to check what's happening with BCC. I was told there is a huge backlog and people who were approved a year back are still being invited to ceremonies. DHA won't tell me when I will be invited.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narito87 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 To add more data: Area: Bayside council, Sydney NSW From application to approval: 3 months (March 2021 -> May 2021) Waiting for ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIG85 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hi - I live in City of Sydney. I applied on January 2 2021. Got invited to interview, showed my docs and passed the test on 10 May 2021. Haven't heard a word since, still showing "Received" on Immi. I have no reason to suspect why my application is anything other than routine: all the required docs were uploaded. Is this length of time between interview and approval unusual? Is there any prospect of approval whilst Sydney remains locked down? Does DOHA still work from home in lockdown on approvals? Or is everything closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member58 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 hours ago, DIG85 said: Hi - I live in City of Sydney. I applied on January 2 2021. Got invited to interview, showed my docs and passed the test on 10 May 2021. Haven't heard a word since, still showing "Received" on Immi. I have no reason to suspect why my application is anything other than routine: all the required docs were uploaded. Is this length of time between interview and approval unusual? Is there any prospect of approval whilst Sydney remains locked down? Does DOHA still work from home in lockdown on approvals? Or is everything closed? Hi, don't you think you've been a bit impatient. Just read other ppl's posts and see how long others been waiting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostOZ Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 28/06/2021 at 16:55, ToowoombaBlue said: So I guess you know now, I hope you passed. As you and the many others on this forum have no doubt found out, the questions are more or less identical to the government practice test and all the answers were in the ‘Our Common Bond’ literature. Hi @ToowoombaBlue, Passed with 100% last week, now waiting for approval. I don't know how long will that take. Yes, reading "Our Common Bond" certainly helped! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username303 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 What's the processing time like on average for people applying from Melbourne? I just lodged mine today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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