ramot Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 We had our citizenship ceremony today, and are finally Australians after nearly 18 years here!!! The ceremony was on the Sunshine Coast and low key in comparison to our children’s ceremonies which were pre covid, but not as bad as I was expecting. We were welcomed as new citizens, and I felt quite emotional to finally become Australian. We went out to lunch afterwards, and another couple from the ceremony were also there. So we took each other’s photos against the perfect background of the river and sea. We were very touched when a fair few other diners congratulated us and welcomed us as new Australians.such a lovely gesture. Good luck to everyone still waiting, Hope it won’t be too long. X a brand new Australian !! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dips123 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Guys any one knows about the citizenships test and approval time , Me and my wife had test together at nov 2 At Sydney city , my wife application was approved 4 hours after the test but my one is still received . Guys Anyone knows why this happened. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dips123 said: Guys any one knows about the citizenships test and approval time , Me and my wife had test together at nov 2 At Sydney city , my wife application was approved 4 hours after the test but my one is still received . Guys Anyone knows why this happened. Thank you Do not worry.. we were at the same office in Sydney..three of ua on same day done the test..my son got approved an hour later..i got approved a week later..my husband got approved 2 weeks later no explanation lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreanoob Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hi Guys, I am new to this forum but here are the current details of my citizenship application process! Citizenship App: 17 July 2020 Test Invitation: 26 October 20 Original Test Date: 4 December Re-scheduled Date: 4 November Approval: Ceremony: TBA Council: Adelaide (SA) / City of Campbelltown Council 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiveringpom Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, Dips123 said: Guys any one knows about the citizenships test and approval time , Me and my wife had test together at nov 2 At Sydney city , my wife application was approved 4 hours after the test but my one is still received . Guys Anyone knows why this happened. Thank you same for us, we tested on same day in brisbane and all straight forward application altho i have 2 kids attached to mine ..... yet husband approved and got letter of approval within post within few days and i have nothing still at 4 weeks ...... no idea why some get approved pretty much instantly and others linger on ......... would love to know why ? slow case officer? ......wonder whats longest someone waited for approval ???? you think it would all be prompt and straight forward Edited November 5, 2020 by shiveringpom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, shiveringpom said: same for us, we tested on same day in brisbane and all straight forward application altho i have 2 kids attached to mine ..... yet husband approved and got letter of approval within post within few days and i have nothing still at 4 weeks ...... no idea why some get approved pretty much instantly and others linger on ......... would love to know why ? slow case officer? ......wonder whats longest someone waited for approval ???? you think it would all be prompt and straight forward Just to make you feel better, we didn’t have to take the test as too ancient, both applications for citizenship sent together, Sunshine Coast. my approval letter almost instant, my husband’s took over two weeks longer, no logic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_69 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 20 hours ago, Coreanoob said: Hi Guys, I am new to this forum but here are the current details of my citizenship application process! Citizenship App: 17 July 2020 Test Invitation: 26 October 20 Original Test Date: 4 December Re-scheduled Date: 4 November Approval: Ceremony: TBA Council: Adelaide (SA) / City of Campbelltown Council Congrats. I've found that SA, WA is really fast, many of them got test appointment just within 2-3 months. So sad to be in VIC, they even haven't resumed the test in VIC regional. I hope they can reopen soon, a huge backlog here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 39 minutes ago, JK_69 said: Congrats. I've found that SA, WA is really fast, many of them got test appointment just within 2-3 months. So sad to be in VIC, they even haven't resumed the test in VIC regional. I hope they can reopen soon, a huge backlog here We had our ceremony on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, they had the first day of ceremonies for six months in October, .Three ceremonies in one day and about 700 new Australians. Another three ceremonies on Wednesday, but only about 150 total,, so catching up here. It’s low key due to covid, everyone spaced well apart, obviously no hand shakes or presentation of certificates, you collected them on your way out, it was ok, but felt a bit soulless in comparison to our children’s ceremonies pre covid, but the whole point is, I’ve said the pledge and am now a Citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chennaiguy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Anyone from Brisbane City Council applied after June/July 2020 received test invite? I saw a post in this thread someone received invite for May application - that was a month back.. Haven't seen any updates after that yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreanoob Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, JK_69 said: Congrats. I've found that SA, WA is really fast, many of them got test appointment just within 2-3 months. So sad to be in VIC, they even haven't resumed the test in VIC regional. I hope they can reopen soon, a huge backlog here Thank you. Yeah I went through all the posts in this forum and I could easily notice that SA and WA are the fastest states to get test appointments. The officer I met in the DHA Adelaide advised me that it will take around 3 days to a week to get an approval as they are still waiting for my police clearance records (Passed the test with 100%). So I am just waiting to get approved and will write a letter to the ceremony department to attend or do a virtual ceremony and receive the certificate ASAP as I am devastatingly hoping to get home builder grant! Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coquette Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Coreanoob said: Thank you. Yeah I went through all the posts in this forum and I could easily notice that SA and WA are the fastest states to get test appointments. The officer I met in the DHA Adelaide advised me that it will take around 3 days to a week to get an approval as they are still waiting for my police clearance records (Passed the test with 100%). So I am just waiting to get approved and will write a letter to the ceremony department to attend or do a virtual ceremony and receive the certificate ASAP as I am devastatingly hoping to get home builder grant! Fingers crossed I am on the same boat with you , waiting for ceremony to apply for the home builder grant as it is our only chance to get our first home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril_au Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Submitted my application today 58 minutes past the eligibility date, lol. I still can't believe it's been whole 4 years since I first arrived in Australia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodziu Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) Hi Guys, I did test yesterday in Darwin and my Immi changed straight to "approved". Hope wont have to wait for ceremony another year. Almost over Citizenship App: 8 November 2019 Test Invitation: initial 20 March 20, on 26 March rescheduled on 6 August and then cancelled at the end of July-all due to Covid19. Another invitation 16 October 2020 Test Date: 5 November Approval: 5 November Ceremony: TBA Council: Darwin (NT) Edited November 5, 2020 by dodziu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris9 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Our citizenship journey finally came to a sweet end. Just finished my online virtual ceremony (with my son). So, happy to get the opportunity to attend the virtual ceremony and become the citizens. It was a long journey. I wish the best for all of you. Just hang in there and you'll reach the destination. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt2 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Kris9 said: Our citizenship journey finally came to a sweet end. Just finished my online virtual ceremony (with my son). So, happy to get the opportunity to attend the virtual ceremony and become the citizens. It was a long journey. I wish the best for all of you. Just hang in there and you'll reach the destination. Congratulations @Kris9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyzsadia Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Anyone from alice springs nt I applied my citizenship 20 april 2020 still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.Kay Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Xyzsadia said: Anyone from alice springs nt I applied my citizenship 20 april 2020 still waiting I applied the end of March. still waiting too. I'm also in Darwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A kaur Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi guys ! anyone from Hobart applied for citizenship? I applied just last month. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToowoombaBlue Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Still early days, but I’m in Toowoomba and applied the end of June 2020. Not heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 19:18, Tipu said: Hi any idea about ACT applicants, which month is going on? I think April and May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galisuman Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 On 05/11/2020 at 17:10, Chennaiguy said: Anyone from Brisbane City Council applied after June/July 2020 received test invite? I saw a post in this thread someone received invite for May application - that was a month back.. Haven't seen any updates after that yet? We received our test date next month 14th... we applied in July 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondi797 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Any updates on what month Sydney CBD test centers / invitations are at? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Come on Victoriaaaaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 @Bondi797 I guess October/November applicants are receiving calls. I am an early December 2019 applicant. No news yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharru Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, Nora said: Come on Victoriaaaaaaaaa I know, right! Vic is way behind now. not sure when they gonna resume this charade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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