Melbournian Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, skyfall said: G’day, I am applying Aus citizenship in next week can anyone please tell documents required do I need to apply for police check in Australian or immi do ? I am from Perth any help will be appreciated thank you CURRENT PASSPORT FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATE National ID Card of your present country Overseas Penal Clearance Certificate -- IMMI Acc will ask for it - if you gave correct dates IN/OUT of Australia. Form 1195 Identity declaration -- from doctor or occupations mentioned on it. Must be a citizen , check on form 1195 - Identity declaration (homeaffairs.gov.au) Photogragh as in 1195 form. Residential address proof -- Bills Proof of FIRST ENTRY in Australia -- Passport stamps NO AFP PCC required by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj88 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hey everyone. Lodged my citizenship application on 2nd October 2020. Some of my friends have just got called for their test(they lodged in July/Aug) so approx 30 weeks since lodgement. Out of curiosity is anybody else timeline like that. In Sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hi guys. I just want to ask on how to reschedule the test appointment? Do you have to check all the time to see if there's any available slot? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, MMarie said: Hi guys. I just want to ask on how to reschedule the test appointment? Do you have to check all the time to see if there's any available slot? Thanks! Yes, keep checking every day the calendar. Days do become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 20 hours ago, Sigemup said: Thank you Nora ! What document did you give as address proof for the new address ? Regards I brought with me our future rental agreement. And I've just checked now, you can update residential address/post address via immiaccount. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 54 minutes ago, MMarie said: Hi guys. I just want to ask on how to reschedule the test appointment? Do you have to check all the time to see if there's any available slot? Thanks! Yes, that what I did; which then enabled me to re-schedule to 20 days earlier than my initial appointment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path2aus Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 17 hours ago, Melbournian said: CURRENT PASSPORT FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATE National ID Card of your present country Overseas Penal Clearance Certificate -- IMMI Acc will ask for it - if you gave correct dates IN/OUT of Australia. Form 1195 Identity declaration -- from doctor or occupations mentioned on it. Must be a citizen , check on form 1195 - Identity declaration (homeaffairs.gov.au) Photogragh as in 1195 form. Residential address proof -- Bills Proof of FIRST ENTRY in Australia -- Passport stamps NO AFP PCC required by you. One major thing about Form 1195 is that apart from being a citizen and working in the jobs mentioned, they need to know the applicant at least for a year. People at least I spoke with here were very scared signing it unless they actually knew me for that period of time. The identity declaration was the reason my application dragged on for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfall Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 20 hours ago, Melbournian said: CURRENT PASSPORT FULL BIRTH CERTIFICATE National ID Card of your present country Overseas Penal Clearance Certificate -- IMMI Acc will ask for it - if you gave correct dates IN/OUT of Australia. Form 1195 Identity declaration -- from doctor or occupations mentioned on it. Must be a citizen , check on form 1195 - Identity declaration (homeaffairs.gov.au) Photogragh as in 1195 form. Residential address proof -- Bills Proof of FIRST ENTRY in Australia -- Passport stamps NO AFP PCC required by you. Thank for your help have a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth123 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 23 hours ago, MMarie said: Hi guys. I just want to ask on how to reschedule the test appointment? Do you have to check all the time to see if there's any available slot? Thanks! Yes. Keep checking again and again. My original test date was in late Jan but I rescheduled it to early Dec. So it saved my almost 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Forum Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Hi guys, Do you happen to know if moving to another state impacts your position in the queue for ceremonies ? As in, for example, if you are approved in FEB and move to new council in MARCH, are you positioned in the queue at the new council, at a similar position as those who are already in the council before you and are approved in MARCH ? Or would you be positioned in the queue by the new council as though you were approved in FEB itself (i.e. your date of approval in the original council). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saver Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 11/03/2021 at 15:27, sj88 said: Hey everyone. Lodged my citizenship application on 2nd October 2020. Some of my friends have just got called for their test(they lodged in July/Aug) so approx 30 weeks since lodgement. Out of curiosity is anybody else timeline like that. In Sydney Hey Mate, I also applied in July 2020 and I had my interview and test Yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saver Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hello Everyone, Can anyone please let me know what is current wait for the citizenship ceremonies in Canterbury Bankstown council? I had my interview and test yesterday pass 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey21 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Sharing my timeline below: City/Council: Sydney/Georges River Council Citizenship Application Submitted : 19 Jul 2020 Test Invitation : 19 Feb 2021 Test Date: 15 Mar 2021 Rescheduled Test Date: 25 Feb 2021 Citizenship Approved: 25 Feb 2021 (Immi Account online) Ceremony Invite: 12 Mar 2021 Ceremony Date: 19 Mar 2021 (Virtual Ceremony) I sent two emails to virtual.ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au requesting to be considered for a virtual ceremony. First email was sent on 26 Feb 2021 and the second email on 9-Mar 2021. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saver Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 2 hours ago, whiskey21 said: Sharing my timeline below: City/Council: Sydney/Georges River Council Citizenship Application Submitted : 19 Jul 2020 Test Invitation : 19 Feb 2021 Test Date: 15 Mar 2021 Rescheduled Test Date: 25 Feb 2021 Citizenship Approved: 25 Feb 2021 (Immi Account online) Ceremony Invite: 12 Mar 2021 Ceremony Date: 19 Mar 2021 (Virtual Ceremony) I sent two emails to virtual.ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au requesting to be considered for a virtual ceremony. First email was sent on 26 Feb 2021 and the second email on 9-Mar 2021. Thank you Mate for the info, Can Every one send email for virtual citizenship ceremony or you normally get this info from the case officer, I just got the letter at the end saying my council will contact me regarding citizenship ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey21 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I got to know of the email address virtual.ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au from forums including this one, and not from the case officer. During my interview, I asked the case officer if there is a way I can attend the next available ceremony, reason being is I am applying for a government job requiring a baseline security clearance which only Australian citizens can apply for. The case officer mentioned that I would have to wait for the invite coming from my local council. She (case officer) kindly checked how many are in queue in my council, and said there's 'quite a large queue' without specifying the numbers (I didn't ask either how many to be exact). Got home and I saw from the forums that I can request a virtual ceremony so I thought to give it a shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey21 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I forgot to mention that I also phoned my local council (Georges River Council) to ask when the next ceremony date will be. Their reply was no dates yet. Their website has no mention of upcoming ceremony dates too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteV Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 09/03/2021 at 14:33, Sordello said: I was trying to be delicate in my last post, but I suppose I might as well be a little more forthcoming. My wife is dying, and I really didn’t want to have a citizenship ceremony during my mourning. Dear Sordello I am really sorry to hear that, my condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodziu Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Updating my timeline Date of Application- 9th Nov 2019 Test and Approval date- 5th Nov 2020 Ceremony mail received on 1st March 2021 Ceremony date - 20th March 2021 Palmerston NT Very happy with the timeline, only 5 and half years from 457 visa to citizenship. It would be quicker but my original test date on 26th March 2020 was postponed to 5th Nov 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippalippa Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 10/03/2021 at 22:37, ndaan_100 said: Congratulations, which state? Regional WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj88 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 16 hours ago, whiskey21 said: I got to know of the email address virtual.ceremony.nsw@homeaffairs.gov.au from forums including this one, and not from the case officer. During my interview, I asked the case officer if there is a way I can attend the next available ceremony, reason being is I am applying for a government job requiring a baseline security clearance which only Australian citizens can apply for. The case officer mentioned that I would have to wait for the invite coming from my local council. She (case officer) kindly checked how many are in queue in my council, and said there's 'quite a large queue' without specifying the numbers (I didn't ask either how many to be exact). Got home and I saw from the forums that I can request a virtual ceremony so I thought to give it a shot. Amazing. Thank you. Sounds like it worked out well for you. I'm in bayside council so not sure if it's same procedure but will give it a whirl when my time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi All, Update to my timeline: Date of Application - 26 August 2020 Test invite received - 13 March 2021 Test date - 7 April 2021 Location - Sydney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looking for some advice please. Applied in Melbourne in April 2020, so hoping I might not be too far away to hear back. Unfortunately my Father in the UK is now receiving palliative care and I'm having to look at getting back to see him and support my Mum. I would need to update my right to return visa to do this which is so frustrating as over $400 dollars now whereas I could be so close to getting an Aussie passport instead. Basically, is there anyway of contact someone to see if my citizenship application can be expedited? Anyone got a phone number? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivia_1993 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, pearplumpie said: Looking for some advice please. Applied in Melbourne in April 2020, so hoping I might not be too far away to hear back. Unfortunately my Father in the UK is now receiving palliative care and I'm having to look at getting back to see him and support my Mum. I would need to update my right to return visa to do this which is so frustrating as over $400 dollars now whereas I could be so close to getting an Aussie passport instead. Basically, is there anyway of contact someone to see if my citizenship application can be expedited? Anyone got a phone number? Thanks in advance. They can expedite the ceremony in some cases but not test. have you done your test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Olivia_1993 said: They can expedite the ceremony in some cases but not test. have you done your test? No not got invite yet but expecting it soon based on others' experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin0832 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, dodziu said: Updating my timeline Date of Application- 9th Nov 2019 Test and Approval date- 5th Nov 2020 Ceremony mail received on 1st March 2021 Ceremony date - 20th March 2021 Palmerston NT Very happy with the timeline, only 5 and half years from 457 visa to citizenship. It would be quicker but my original test date on 26th March 2020 was postponed to 5th Nov 2020. Hi I am attending ceremony on 20th in Palmerston....applied in june 2020 ...applications approved on 9th feb 2021 n ceremony invitations on 3rd of March 2021 for 20th March 2021 Edited March 14, 2021 by Darwin0832 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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