Guest angkorgo99 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I have noticed many individuals inquiring about the time it takes to concretize one's citizenship. If you have details regarding your citizenship application, please add it here :-) I'm still waiting for a citizenship ceremony and am wondering how long it will take before I receive word of a date...! Key details that would help include (my dates are noted below for other's reference) Current location: Sydney, NSW Date called DIMIA to schedule citizenship test: 15 Jan 2009 Date took citizenship test: 29 May 2009 Location of citizenship test: Paramatta Date submitted citizenship application: 29 May 2009 How submitted citizenship application: IN PERSON Date received approval: 2 Jun 2009 (dated 1 Jun 2009) Date received citizenship ceremony date: Waiting..... Assigned citizenship ceremony date: Waiting..... Thanks in advance for everyon'e help! And all the best to those still waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don QuayPoly Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I have noticed many individuals inquiring about the time it takes to concretize one's citizenship. If you have details regarding your citizenship application, please add it here :-) Have to say what a good word that is ! .......CONCRETIZE ! I'm gonna make a note of it and try and fit it into everyday coversation. Maybe , instead of telling my son to "harden the f*** up" , I could say "Hey why don't you CONCRETIZE". Thanks awfully :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 We sat and passed our citizenship tests at the Gold Coast ctr back in April. We have both received Congratulation letters but are still waiting for a ceremony date. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Test booked 7th Jan 09 Test done 20th MArch 09 Application submitted 23rd MArch Approved 30th March Ceremony date letter sent 5th May Cerempny 6th June 2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Test booked December 18th Test taken February 2nd Citizenship Application made the same day Application Approved 19th February Ceremony Invitation 28th April Ceremony June 18th We were informed that you may have to wait upto 6 months for a ceremony, it depends on how frequently your nominated shire has them (ours does them monthly). When we did ours there were about 6 groups of 14 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angkorgo99 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks for your information; in what shire / which council did you attend your ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 My shire is Melville in WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coombsie66 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hi everyone - hate to resurect ancient threads but this one did appear to be the most informative in terms of Aus Citizenship processing times! As a brit now with Aus Permanent Residence I will be eligible for and applying for my Australian Citizenship as of April 8th this year (2011) but I understand there have been a few changes in the application process since the most recent posts on this site with regards to citizenship; from older posts it would appear you used to be able to pre-book tests/interviews some way in advance but I have been informed this is no longer possible and the online application is the best way to go...? I was wondering whether anyone else who has been/is going through the process of applying for Australian Citizenship recently would be kind enough to post their timescales from application to approval to ceremony?? All recent timescales I seem to be able to find on the Citizenship Website are fairly ambiguous and due to the requirement that you must be in the country when a decision is made on your application, it makes future international travel arrangements fairly difficult! Any ideas of current processing times from anyone in the same boat would be greatfully received! Cheers, Coombsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coombsie66 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whynow Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi One of the recent timeline. Applied online: 06 Sep 2011 Test taken: 05 Oct 2011 Approved: 31 Oct 2011 Ceremony: 14 Dec 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anishsuresh Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Some more latest one. Date Applied for Citizenship: 9th Nov Date took citizenship test: 9th Dec Date Approved: waiting Date Citizenship letter:Waiting Date Got citizenship: Waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcargy08 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Applied online: 25 Oct 2011 Test taken: 17 Nov 2011 Approved: 23 Nov 2011 Ceremony: waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 from where did u apply? i think if u apply from regional area it takes less time, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub7er Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 no mate, from what ive heard it takes more time if you apply from a regional area, i live in a metro city which is brisbane, its been more then a month i have not received a letter yet for citizenship test invitation, I guess the brisbane office are really busy these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rarez Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 just a question in regard to recent timeline of citizenship application, this forum is old but the best forum I have found for application! does anyone have a recent timeline in any state? submitted: 29th august test took: 2nd of October approval and ceremony: waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozmate Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Applied Online: 23rd May, 2012 Test: 10th Sept, 2012 (had to reschedule due to work travel) Approved: 10th Sept, 2012 Ceremony: waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColCFC Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Is it best to apply on line or in paper? also, once the test is passed what is the situation with getting a ceremony, are you allocated a slot or do you need to book it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Applied online: 25 Oct 2012 Email received from DIAC: NOT YET Test taken: WAITING Approved: WAITING Ceremony: WAITING Do we have to take form 1195 with us for the appointment? or Do i have to scan it and attach it with the online application? Pls help you new citizens!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakLFC Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Can someone please answer my question?? ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k14usmukh Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hi anyone hi the hills shire council nsw who has applied for citizenship and can share some timelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Can someone please answer my question?? ^^ Suggest you check your other thread on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k14usmukh Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi Oz mate which council did you apply for Applied Online: 23rd May, 2012Test: 10th Sept, 2012 (had to reschedule due to work travel) Approved: 10th Sept, 2012 Ceremony: waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zecevi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I am unfortunately pretty frustrated with the citizenship process. Applied on 7th July this year, approved on 8th August and still waiting. I have not been invited to the November ceremony and the council confirmed there won`t be ceremonies in December. They are not sure will they have one on Australia day. So I will be waiting at least 6 months and likely more. Council is Canada Bay Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I am unfortunately pretty frustrated with the citizenship process. Applied on 7th July this year, approved on 8th August and still waiting.I have not been invited to the November ceremony and the council confirmed there won`t be ceremonies in December. They are not sure will they have one on Australia day. So I will be waiting at least 6 months and likely more. Council is Canada Bay Sydney. My colleague passed his test back in April and is still waiting for ceremony dates....(Hornsby council, I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zecevi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I thought they stated on the citizenship site that the maximum amount of waiting time was six months? One year waiting is just crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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