janinewhiteley Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 hi janineDid you husband get a response? one of my friend is waiting since December 2015. he got a test date in feb 2016 then department ring him and said that his test has been postponed and date will be mailed soon. no news after that. its more than 6 months. they are not responding to emails and saying its under process when he call them. hope you get ur soon. Hi Yes we did but had to go to the web site and put a official complaint in. They acted on within a week for both complaints. ( son and husband) I would advise trying that. good luck. Janine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 HiYes we did but had to go to the web site and put a official complaint in. They acted on within a week for both complaints. ( son and husband) I would advise trying that. good luck. Janine Thanks Janine.. i will do it today and see what happens next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pardesi Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi Janine: Thanks for your reply and timeline. Sorry for the late response as I couldn't check forum updates being away and then not well. Anyways I applied on 06-04-2016. Applied Online. Waited waited and waited. Till got a response on 18-05-2016. Test date : 26-05-2016 Passed . Still waiting for further development... Anyways, did you hear again from DIBP after approval letter ? Any further development? Any citizenship dates? And by the way, have you heard or know anyone from our Whittlesea Council, who has through the process? Just to have an idea how long this council takes for Citizenship ceremony. Many thanks and regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janinewhiteley Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi Janine:Thanks for your reply and timeline. Sorry for the late response as I couldn't check forum updates being away and then not well. Anyways I applied on 06-04-2016. Applied Online. Waited waited and waited. Till got a response on 18-05-2016. Test date : 26-05-2016 Passed . Still waiting for further development... Anyways, did you hear again from DIBP after approval letter ? Any further development? Any citizenship dates? And by the way, have you heard or know anyone from our Whittlesea Council, who has through the process? Just to have an idea how long this council takes for Citizenship ceremony. Many thanks and regards. I have heard fro DIBP on a few occasions. Its amazing what complaints can achieve Anyway , my hubby has his test on 6/7/16 , so don't think we will hear from ceremony dates till after that. My son however needs urgent ceremony , but when I spoke with his case officer on his test date, they said HECS debt is not enough of a reason to get a quicker ceremony :arghh: I guess we have a looooooong wait . cheers Janine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pardesi Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Yeah I think you are right Janine, sadly though. These ceremonies have become such a pain these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loaf80 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Cheers mate! You will find a big blue 'reschedule' button in your test date email , then you will pick the available date in their system! In effect right away! Reschedule as many times as you like! My email invitation didn't contain any contact info - can you post the link maybe? Edited June 27, 2016 by MaggieMay24 Fixed quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Hi I sent another complaint and my husband has now got a date of 6/7/16. However he did have to wait 90 days . hi Janine i lodge the complaint through the website form. now will they reply me back for my complaint? or they will check my application and contact me:arghh::arghh: thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi folks - has anyone received their ceremony invite yet at Glen Eira city council in Melbourne? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simran7757 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 hi Guys timeline one of my friend Application -22 june 2016 test date- 24 june 2016 ceremony- 29 june 2016 5 WORKING DAYS.. CAN U BELIEVE IT?? [h=3]Cooma-Monaro Shire Council NSW[/h] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pardesi Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 R u sure ? This has to be urgent type. Cannot be a regular one. I am really interested how he / she was able to secure that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 My email invitation didn't contain any contact info - can you post the link maybe? Loaf80, I did not have one either. Some areas have the system running as a trial so it might take a while for all the states/regions to get it. I am applying from Townsville and I did not get that option either. I tried calling Immi and they said that my region is rural and they only have appointments every Wed and Fri. Your option is to call them and see if you can reschedule. You might have to call a few times though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 R u sure ? This has to be urgent type. Cannot be a regular one. I am really interested how he / she was able to secure that??? Yeah mate, I agree. This is insane. It's mind blowing for the process to be this quick. Good on him/her though. Can't wait for mine to be sorted now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 No update here. My test date is on 13/7 so just patiently waiting until I go get my test/interview done. Congrats to everyone who passed their tests and who have received their invitations for the ceremony. Can't wait till my test is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 No update here. My test date is on 13/7 so just patiently waiting until I go get my test/interview done. Congrats to everyone who passed their tests and who have received their invitations for the ceremony. Can't wait till my test is done. Good luck with the test! I'm sure you'll ace it [emoji3]. Happy Friday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolo Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hi. When applying for citizenship online, do we have to attach certified copies of our documents or can we just scan the originals and attach it to the application without having it certified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessiedoll Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I don't remember my exact timeline, but today I got my approval letter ?? Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hi. When applying for citizenship online, do we have to attach certified copies of our documents or can we just scan the originals and attach it to the application without having it certified. Nothing needs to be certified. You'll be showing them the originals at your appointment, so simply upload colour scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you so much Would you know how long does it take for the approval letter? Is it the same day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you so much Would you know how long does it take for the approval letter? Is it the same day? My letter was dated the same as my test date. Received it in just under a week as it arrives by snail mail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 @Catalyst2012 Ah perfect! Have you received an invitation for the ceremony? How often does your council hold the ceremonies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst2012 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 @Catalyst2012 Ah perfect! Have you received an invitation for the ceremony? How often does your council hold the ceremonies? Heya - nope haven't received an invitation yet. Was advised it could take 6 months (standard advice) after being approved. My council does about 8 a year and there are 3 remaining this year. Fingers crossed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandnihorvath Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thats a lot of ceremonies so I really hope you fit in one of these. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silencio Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Date applied - 02/02/2016 City/Council area - Adelaide Online / Paper - Paper Date received the acknowledgement email - 04/02/2016 Date of the Citizenship Test - 16/03/2016 - passed (100%) Approval letter dated - 16/03/2016 - received in mail 22/03/2016 Date of ceremony - 05/08/2016 (tentative) Type of ceremony (Urgent/Normal) - Normal Finally some movement after months of standstill! Our council hasn't announced any ceremonies but rang them this morning in order to get the next ceremony date this coming August. Then rang DIBP as council cannot tell the names on the list. Immigration confirmed other half made it into next one but only tentative date as could be a week later (200 applicants will do the pledge in August in our council). Edited July 5, 2016 by silencio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janinewhiteley Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) After sending a official complaint in via website my eldest got an interview date of 27/6/2016 but re arranged it to 19/06/2016. Just need husband now. Hi Everyone. Hubby finally took test today and passed. So we just wait now for a ceremony date. As long as my eldest gets a ceremony before accepting Uni course we will be happy Ozzies. cheers Janine Edited July 6, 2016 by janinewhiteley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy sandhu Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Dear Simran, My citizenship is due in two weeks. Would you be able to contact me. I need to consider few things with you about applying the citizenship in Cooma. Much appreciate! Edited July 6, 2016 by MaggieMay24 Removed email/phone # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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