Atchie Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 3 hours ago, tatiana said: Hi Guys! Anyone in Brisbane has already received the invitation for the Ceremony on 19th of April? I got my citizenship application approved yesterday and was wondering when I can expect the invitation. Regards, T When did you sit on your citizenship test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmak Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hello everyone, I would like to share my timeline: Application applied: 27/06/2020 Invitation on 05/02/2021 for test and interview on 05/03/2021. Both my wife and I passed. My wife application was approved on the same day, but mine was approved today 27/03/2021. location: Sydney CBD. Now we will be waiting for ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatiana Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Atchie said: When did you sit on your citizenship test? Brisbane City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatiana Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 3 hours ago, tatiana said: Brisbane City 6 hours ago, Atchie said: When did you sit on your citizenship test? oh sorry, i took it yesterday, 26th of March, already approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chennaiguy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 14 hours ago, tatiana said: Hi Guys! Anyone in Brisbane has already received the invitation for the Ceremony on 19th of April? I got my citizenship application approved yesterday and was wondering when I can expect the invitation. Regards, T You might need to wait at least 4 months with the current trend. My application was approved on 20/Nov and still waiting for the ceremony invite. People who were approved till Oct 2020 were invited to the last ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatiana Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Chennaiguy said: You might need to wait at least 4 months with the current trend. My application was approved on 20/Nov and still waiting for the ceremony invite. People who were approved till Oct 2020 were invited to the last ceremony. yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashish Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Helle mates, I Applied Citizenship by conferral 21/08/2019 (myself) from rockhampton council. Moved to victoria from qld before covid. Came back to qld in june 2020. Changed address online to rockhampton one. Invitation 29/10/2020 on rockhampton Centrelink Changed address online to brisbane. Test Date 16/12/2020 on rockhampton Centrelink. Passed 100% in test. I requested the interviewer to have my ceremony at brisbane council. Approval: I am still waiting approval. No extra documents has been requested yet. Application shows received. Ceremony: many times in the dream. Are there other too from rockhampton, brisbane or other council on same situation. Edited March 28, 2021 by ashish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Application shows received ==> First pray it to see it as APPROVED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns 15 dec Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 04/02/2021 at 09:21, Ding said: I found once you get the Further Assessment, it looks like the application is being hold-up. Hi , can we request for virtual ceremony in queensland as there is lockdown in brisbane thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbournian Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, Cairns 15 dec said: Hi , can we request for virtual ceremony in queensland as there is lockdown in brisbane thanks On 22/03/2021 at 14:42, vickyplum said: state No harm trying. But it is a region specific lockdown and not nationwide. they may not give it to your far distant people - assuming you are safe/away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondi797 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Has anyone received ceremony invite face to face/virtual in Sydney CBD/Eastern Suburbs for approvals November/December/Jan? Thanks Edited March 29, 2021 by Bondi797 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limit8 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Lock down just hit Brisbane for the next 3 days starting at 5 pm the ceremony is on the 1st April at 7pm a couple hours after the lock down is supposed to be lifted. Did we dodge the cancelation of the ceremony or not?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chennaiguy Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 56 minutes ago, Limit8 said: Lock down just hit Brisbane for the next 3 days starting at 5 pm the ceremony is on the 1st April at 7pm a couple hours after the lock down is supposed to be lifted. Did we dodge the cancelation of the ceremony or not?? Just confirmed BCC has postponed Apr 1 ceremony to a later date. You should receive the info once they have a new date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToowoombaBlue Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Your ceremony will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date, it’s on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Ok, some movement. Applied in April 2020 and received an invitation for test and interview for early April 2021. Applied from Melbourne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just had my interview/test and my application is now approved today 29/3/21. My Dad is receiving palliative care but they won't expedite my application to enable me to get my Australian passport to fly to see him in UK. Anyone else in Victoria got a timeline for the wait for ceremonies once you get approval? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Melb2016 said: Ok, some movement. Applied in April 2020 and received an invitation for test and interview for early April 2021. Applied from Melbourne. It's such a relief isn't it. I just had my interview and test today - also applied in April 2020 in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zare Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Melb2016 said: Ok, some movement. Applied in April 2020 and received an invitation for test and interview for early April 2021. Applied from Melbourne. What was your date of citizenship application in april 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, pearplumpie said: It's such a relief isn't it. I just had my interview and test today - also applied in April 2020 in Melbourne. Hi Pearplumpie, Yes it was great to see the application progress. Not worried about the test. As regards the interview- did they expect all documents that you have lodged with the application and is the interview just to confirm identity? Also wondering when we may be able to visit the UK. Although your situation does sound very difficult. Hope things are ok with your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Zare said: What was your date of citizenship application in april 20. Zare - we applied in mid April 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Melb2016 said: Hi Pearplumpie, Yes it was great to see the application progress. Not worried about the test. As regards the interview- did they expect all documents that you have lodged with the application and is the interview just to confirm identity? Also wondering when we may be able to visit the UK. Although your situation does sound very difficult. Hope things are ok with your father. They only asked to see my Vic driving licence. I was a bit concerned as I changed my surname at 16 unofficially but used it on my passport and marriage certificate, but the case worker wasn't bothered by that. The lady after me was having to show everything though, so it really does depend on individual situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada2Australia Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, pearplumpie said: They only asked to see my Vic driving licence. I was a bit concerned as I changed my surname at 16 unofficially but used it on my passport and marriage certificate, but the case worker wasn't bothered by that. The lady after me was having to show everything though, so it really does depend on individual situations. I see it as being more dependant on the individual assessor one gets at the time of testing. They are all individual people who all have differing personalities and some seem to follow their own directives more stringently than others. It's the luck of the draw, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNB Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 On 23/03/2021 at 16:36, MNB said: Waiting since 30th January Finallyyyyyyyyy........Status changed to Approved.......2 months wait is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearplumpie Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Canada2Australia said: I see it as being more dependant on the individual assessor one gets at the time of testing. They are all individual people who all have differing personalities and some seem to follow their own directives more stringently than others. It's the luck of the draw, basically. Maybe, but the lady after me who was having to show everything was seeing the same assessor/case worker as I saw..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, MNB said: Finallyyyyyyyyy........Status changed to Approved.......2 months wait is over MNB, Good to hear. To confirm, you had a 2 month wait post test/interview before the status was changed to Approved? Was there any additional doc requirements that they were waiting to assess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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