SunMoon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yay! I'm Aussie )) PR granted: January 2014 Moved to Australia: November 2016 Citizenship application lodged: January 2020 Went overseas: March 2020 Returned onshore in Sydney: May 2021 Test invitation for: 22 June 2021 Test Rescheduled for: 11 June 2021 Approved: 11 June 2021 Requested virtual ceremony on the basis of job Virtual ceremony: 6 July 2021 Inner West Council NSW 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, SunMoon said: Yay! I'm Aussie )) PR granted: January 2014 Moved to Australia: November 2016 Citizenship application lodged: January 2020 Went overseas: March 2020 Returned onshore in Sydney: May 2021 Test invitation for: 22 June 2021 Test Rescheduled for: 11 June 2021 Approved: 11 June 2021 Requested virtual ceremony on the basis of job Virtual ceremony: 6 July 2021 Inner West Council NSW Cong! A question, did you received any message from the department to ask you to be onshore in 2021, then you came back; or you came back by your own decision? And how did the DHA know you were onshore in May 2021, did you notify them? My case is similar with yours (being offshore for a period), appreciate your answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunMoon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Ding said: Cong! A question, did you received any message from the department to ask you to be onshore in 2021, then you came back; or you came back by your own decision? And how did the DHA know you were onshore in May 2021, did you notify them? My case is similar with yours (being offshore for a period), appreciate your answers. Thanks! No, I had not received any message nor invitation. All these 14 months offshore I had been in limbo, thinking they'd cancel my application for being offshore for so long. Finally, I bite the bullet and bought more or less affordable ticket for covid era, came in Australia, did 2-week quarantine. I had not had a clue what was happening with my application. So, I decided to make it look active. I changed my phone number, some other details, in order to ring a bell that I am back. Suddenly I received the invitation for the test Was happy to the moon and back. After passing the test started begging them by emails to grant me a virtual ceremony. And got the invitation! Persistence is the key :-))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma del Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Adding my Australia journey so far I'm in WA Arrived in Aus April 2017. Lots of issues with visa (got caught up in the 457 withdrawal drama) so applied for PR in June 2017. PR Granted March 2018. Applied for Citizenship April 2021 (me and 2 dependents. Husband on his own application). Invite to Interview letter arrived by email May 2021 Citizenship interview and test 8th July 2021 (tomorrow - eeek) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 16 hours ago, SunMoon said: Thanks! No, I had not received any message nor invitation. All these 14 months offshore I had been in limbo, thinking they'd cancel my application for being offshore for so long. Finally, I bite the bullet and bought more or less affordable ticket for covid era, came in Australia, did 2-week quarantine. I had not had a clue what was happening with my application. So, I decided to make it look active. I changed my phone number, some other details, in order to ring a bell that I am back. Suddenly I received the invitation for the test Was happy to the moon and back. After passing the test started begging them by emails to grant me a virtual ceremony. And got the invitation! Persistence is the key :-))) May I ask how many days between your end day of quarantine and the day you received the test invitation? I've just completed my 14-day's quarantine this Monday, so need some insight about time expectation. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komalami Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Anyone from Melbourne who applied this year 2021. I need to know how long it's taking in Melbourne Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashyap Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Hi All, Is anyone awaiting for ceremony in Hume council (VIC)? if so when was your application approved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashyap Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Komalami said: Anyone from Melbourne who applied this year 2021. I need to know how long it's taking in Melbourne Thanks Hey I applied in Sep 2020 and I gave my test on 07 July 2020 ( initially scheduled for 13th August 2021 but rescheduled) Edited July 8, 2021 by kashyap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slav Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) BCC Upcoming Ceremonies. Brisbane City Council conducts citizenship ceremonies throughout the year. The Department of Home Affairs allocate new citizens to a ceremony and then invitations are distributed by Brisbane City Council, via mail and email. Upcoming ceremonies A citizenship ceremony will be held on: Wednesday 14 July 2021 Wednesday 4 August 2021 Monday 30 August 2021 Monday 11 October 2021 Monday 8 November 2021 Monday 29 November 2021. The events will operate under the venue's Queensland Health approved COVID Safe Plan. Approximately 600 candidates attend each citizenship ceremony. Upon arrival at the ceremony, guests will be directed to separate seating from those receiving citizenship. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-support/multicultural-services/citizenship-information Edited July 8, 2021 by Slav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slav Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Q: Anyone got the invitation from BCC on 14th July or 4th August? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb User Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Hi Everyone I'm from Melbourne CBD(part of Melbourne City Council) and currently awaiting my citizenship ceremony. It's been more than 5 months since my application got approved, but have not heard back on the ceremony date. Any one in similar situation? It looks Melbourne City Council has lot of baclog for ceremony dates. Here is my timeline for Citizenship Applied: 7 Jan 2020 Approved: 5 Feb 2021 Ceremony: Not yet got date Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoEire Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 @Melb User The timeline for a ceremony after approval at the moment is 6-7 months, so you're still inside the expected timeline. You only hear between 2-4 weeks before your ceremony, so you could still be just on the horizon. If it goes past that timeframe (6-7 months) you can follow up with the department but until then they won't do anything. It's a waiting game I'm afraid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb User Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, RoEire said: @Melb User The timeline for a ceremony after approval at the moment is 6-7 months, so you're still inside the expected timeline. You only hear between 2-4 weeks before your ceremony, so you could still be just on the horizon. If it goes past that timeframe (6-7 months) you can follow up with the department but until then they won't do anything. It's a waiting game I'm afraid... Thanks RoEire for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julies450 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Hi all, I have a quick question: I had my interview and test passed 100% and was in and out within 20mins, I took my test at a local Centrelink office on June 01st, was told there is no outstanding checks on June 24th, my question is, does the approval take significantly longer if your test is at a Centrelink office, I see from this thread that people get approved the same day... am I just unlucky or has this been the case for others that have tested at Centrelink offices. (I am remote so no other option). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chennaiguy Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 21 hours ago, Slav said: Q: Anyone got the invitation from BCC on 14th July or 4th August? Nope. When was your application approved?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostOZ Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Julies450 said: Hi all, I have a quick question: I had my interview and test passed 100% and was in and out within 20mins, I took my test at a local Centrelink office on June 01st, was told there is no outstanding checks on June 24th, my question is, does the approval take significantly longer if your test is at a Centrelink office, I see from this thread that people get approved the same day... am I just unlucky or has this been the case for others that have tested at Centrelink offices. (I am remote so no other option). Hi @Julies450, I, too, am in the same boat. Tested and Passed at Centrelink last month but no approval so far. Hopefully it comes soon!!! Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, AlmostOZ said: Hi @Julies450, I, too, am in the same boat. Tested and Passed at Centrelink last month but no approval so far. Hopefully it comes soon!!! Regards, From my perspective, it's a boring waiting game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb User Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, AlmostOZ said: Hi @Julies450, I, too, am in the same boat. Tested and Passed at Centrelink last month but no approval so far. Hopefully it comes soon!!! Regards, @Julies450, @AlmostOZ Once you pass Citizenship test, Approval status is updated Online first in your ImmiAcount, you can check it by logging in to https://online.immi.gov.au You won't get any email for this and a physical approval gets sent by postal mail after few weeks of status being updated online. I did not take my test at Centrelink, so issue in your case may be different. But just wanted to let you know that online update is few weeks before the actual approval letter getting mailed. Edited July 9, 2021 by Melb User Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoEire Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I have read here (but don’t have personal experience of it) that seems to suggest it does take that bit longer to go from test to approval if it’s at a centrelink rather than an immigration office. Can’t point to anywhere official it says that, but I’ve seen it come up anecdotally here. Fingers crossed it comes through for you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, RoEire said: I have read here (but don’t have personal experience of it) that seems to suggest it does take that bit longer to go from test to approval if it’s at a centrelink rather than an immigration office. Can’t point to anywhere official it says that, but I’ve seen it come up anecdotally here. Fingers crossed it comes through for you soon! Hi RoEire, The Australian National Audit Office conducted inquiries into the ID Verification process (which is the approval stage) of Citizenship Applications in 2015. It does outline a longer process for tests conducted at Centrelinks as it relies on a different method to enter and communicate data. It should take up to 8 weeks, but delays are another thing that have been pointed out in the report. https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/verifying-identity-citizenship-program Edited July 9, 2021 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 27/06/2021 at 17:42, RoEire said: Oh I meant to ask - I presume it was via email? Sorry just caught up with this - Yes by Email! but I have also seen it appear in my Immi account too. but they will email you so u dont miss it (I haven't gotten any physical post on it). best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicApplicant Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 20:36, Komalami said: Anyone from Melbourne who applied this year 2021. I need to know how long it's taking in Melbourne Thanks Unfortunately its like 11 months for a test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julies450 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Good news on a Saturday, my timeline: 489 Granted 08/04/2016 Arrived in Oz 03/01/2017 Applied PR 03/02/2019 Granted PR 12/05/2020 Applied for Citizenship 13/05/2021 Invited to test 25/05/2021 Test passed 01/06/2021 @ Centrelink Citizenship approved 10/07/2021 Am overjoyed and so grateful it has been a quick process....now the wait for a Ceremony Good luck and warm wishes to all that are waiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricT Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 40 minutes ago, Julies450 said: Good news on a Saturday, my timeline: 489 Granted 08/04/2016 Arrived in Oz 03/01/2017 Applied PR 03/02/2019 Granted PR 12/05/2020 Applied for Citizenship 13/05/2021 Invited to test 25/05/2021 Test passed 01/06/2021 @ Centrelink Citizenship approved 10/07/2021 Am overjoyed and so grateful it has been a quick process....now the wait for a Ceremony Good luck and warm wishes to all that are waiting. pls advise whereabouts you applied for the citizenship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julies450 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 15 hours ago, EricT said: pls advise whereabouts you applied for the citizenship. I am in Darwin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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