Canada2Australia Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) On 11/08/2020 at 22:27, Jlucy said: Hi Everyone, An update as today we received an invitation for our interview and test! Very surprised - we were not expecting the invite so soon. We thought there would be a big back log due to Covid. It is scheduled for 11th Sep. We're located in Perth and our application was submitted on 11/02/2020. Our daughter became a citizen on 05/08/2020 as she didn't need to have an interview or test. Good luck to everyone here! That is great news. So far it only seems like WA is continuing on with the tests. Edited August 18, 2020 by Canada2Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Canada2Australia said: That is great news. So far it only seems like WA is continuing on with the tests. Adelaide, Brisbane, Parramatta and Perth are currently doing in-person appointments https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 19/05/2020 at 17:31, pearplumpie said: I'm in shock. Applied on 19 April 2020 for me, husband and 17 year old son. Checked last night and son's application had already been approved - in a month! It's great as he is due to go to uni next year, so if he gets citizenship in time he will have access to loans for tuition. Had to spend time today trying to make it known that he doesn't have to wait for his parents' applications to be approved to go to a ceremony as that could mean quite a delay. Hoping he can get his soon. Does anybody know if interviews and tests are happening at all? Timeline.... Arrived 03/16 from UK (457) PR approved 08/16 Applied Citizenship 19/04/2020 Invitation Test Date Approval for 17 year old son 18/05/2020, parents still waiting on invitation etc. Ceremony Melbourne - City Update on our applications as above. No news for hubby and me (we are in Melbourne so no interviews or tests happening yet) and could be waiting a while looking at current processing times. However, having successfully unlinked our 17 year old son's application and asked for an online ceremony (he doesn't need the interview or test) he now has his online citizenship ceremony confirmed for next Tuesday 25 August. So pleased as it will make a huge difference for him going to university next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Nemesis said: Adelaide, Brisbane, Parramatta and Perth are currently doing in-person appointments https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship Hey thanks. Am curious to know if the regional areas in those states are conducting in-person testing as well, particularly Qld in my own case. Edited August 19, 2020 by Canada2Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, Canada2Australia said: Hey thanks. Am curious to know if the regional areas in those states are conducting in-person testing as well, particularly Qld in my own case. The link you quoted says - ''In-person citizenship appointments and tests normally conducted by Services Australia in regional locations remain on hold.'' However i think it depends how Regional you mean, we are classed as a regional area and attended the Gold Coast for our in person tests (albeit a fair few years ago) as the choice was there or Brisbane and at the time the GC had a shorter waiting time. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, calNgary said: The link you quoted says - ''In-person citizenship appointments and tests normally conducted by Services Australia in regional locations remain on hold.'' However i think it depends how Regional you mean, we are classed as a regional area and attended the Gold Coast for our in person tests (albeit a fair few years ago) as the choice was there or Brisbane and at the time the GC had a shorter waiting time. Cal x Ah okay. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, calNgary said: The link you quoted says - ''In-person citizenship appointments and tests normally conducted by Services Australia in regional locations remain on hold.'' However i think it depends how Regional you mean, we are classed as a regional area and attended the Gold Coast for our in person tests (albeit a fair few years ago) as the choice was there or Brisbane and at the time the GC had a shorter waiting time. Cal x Also interested as I have received my approval letter, husband still waiting! for his, they must be worried about him. My letter mentions approximately 6 month wait for ceremony, but this might not have been updated since covid? Might opt for a virtual ceremony, but would prefer a real one. We are classed as rural on the Sunshine Coast, and I will update when we hear anything. Citizenship applied for on 27th May 2020, approval letter dated 6th August 2020. We were exempt from having to wait and take a test first as ‘geriatric’ so took about 10 weeks for my letter of approval. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlucy Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 14 hours ago, pearplumpie said: Update on our applications as above. No news for hubby and me (we are in Melbourne so no interviews or tests happening yet) and could be waiting a while looking at current processing times. However, having successfully unlinked our 17 year old son's application and asked for an online ceremony (he doesn't need the interview or test) he now has his online citizenship ceremony confirmed for next Tuesday 25 August. So pleased as it will make a huge difference for him going to university next year. That's great news! Congrats to your son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manga Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Hi everyone Have anyone received an invitation for test and interview in Brisbane? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 On one hand, happy for the people who receive update with short amount of wait; on the other hand, frastrated about the fact of disparities and Sydney city is dead silent. My view is that citizenship applications should not be taking this long to process which is ridiculous. All attention of government is on covid these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, 04April2017DE said: All attention of government is on covid these days... To be fair , thats where i would have thought we want their focus at the moment, otherwise we could be in a wayyy worse position,like some other countries with a lot more cases and deaths. Cal x. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nov2017 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone, submitted my application early this year, and unfortunately being in the state which suffers from Covid the most don't know when we can resume in-person appointment here in Vic, but just wondering if Im allowed to move to other states next year and whether or not it will throw my application to the back of the line as moving to a differnet state ? Applied Citizenship 15/01/2020 (myself) Current citizenship Taiwan Invitation Awaiting Test Date Awaiting Approval Awaiting Ceremony Awaiting State VIC Geelong Edited August 20, 2020 by Nov2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrychandi Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, Nov2017 said: Hello everyone, submitted my application early this year, and unfortunately being in the state which suffers from Covid the most don't know when we can resume in-person appointment here in Vic, but just wondering if Im allowed to move to other states next year and whether or not it will throw my application to the back of the line as moving to a differnet state ? Applied Citizenship 15/01/2020 (myself) Current citizenship Taiwan Invitation Awaiting Test Date Awaiting Approval Awaiting Ceremony Awaiting State VIC Geelong I am moving to Perth later this year, will be interesting to see how that effects my application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren84 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 19/08/2020 at 15:37, Nemesis said: Adelaide, Brisbane, Parramatta and Perth are currently doing in-person appointments https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship Page updated today - Sydney office now officially doing in-person appointments too! Currently, in-person citizenship appointments are available at: Department of Home Affairs office, Adelaide SA Department of Home Affairs office, Brisbane QLD Department of Home Affairs office, Canberra ACT Department of Home Affairs office, Parramatta NSW Department of Home Affairs office, Perth WA Department of Home Affairs office, Sydney NSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Have anyone received test or interviews for citizenship from Canberra?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 12/08/2020 at 01:29, Jbms said: Hi how long it took for your son to approve ? Thanks 1 week and got his passport in another week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I do wonder why the regional areas for in-person appointments remain on-hold while those in the larger centres are resuming first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04April2017DE Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Canada2Australia said: I do wonder why the regional areas for in-person appointments remain on-hold while those in the larger centres are resuming first. When it comes to immi, never is a fair game in terms of waiting time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrychandi Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Canada2Australia said: I do wonder why the regional areas for in-person appointments remain on-hold while those in the larger centres are resuming first. In regional area, tests are run by Service Australia(previously Centerlink) on DHA's behalf. I guess SA is busy with all this Jobseekers and other claims due to pandemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saleshini Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Applied for Citizenship on 08/08/2020 (hubby, myself, 2 dependent child) and a 17 year old(separately) Current citizenship South Africa Invitation Awaiting Test Date Awaiting Approval Awaiting (17 year old approved on Immi 19/08/2020) Ceremony Awaiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Hi Everyone, Applied mid April for wife, baby and I. British. No updates on Immi. Application status is still ‘received ’. Based in Melbourne. It’s going to be a long wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 8 hours ago, Melb2016 said: Hi Everyone, Applied mid April for wife, baby and I. British. No updates on Immi. Application status is still ‘received ’. Based in Melbourne. It’s going to be a long wait... Especially in Victoria......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajasr Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Is anybody got Text message in South Australia regarding test The Department of Home Affairs will soon be inviting you to attend your Citizenship test appointment. Have you travelled interstate or overseas or been in contact with anyone that is sick with Covid-19 symptoms? If so please respond by replying 'YES' and we will contact you again in the near future. If booked for an appointment you must attend alone to comply with Covid-19 requirements. If you agree to this and your answer to the questions above is no, then please respond by typing "READY" and you will be booked into an appointment shortly. Please check your e-mails regularly as appointments are allocated at short notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colette Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hi all - Husband applied March 2020 with then-15 year old daughter on his application. She is now 16. Seeing posts about older kids (16-17) being quickly approved on their own makes me think it could be worth it to unlink daughter's application from her father and apply on her own. Does anyone know if/how this could be done? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbamber Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Applied for citizenship on the 3rd May 2020. Received an email today 27th August 2020 for my interview on the 12th October 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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