Applying for Citizenship
#17
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
We applied for citizenship last September 2006. We finally get the ceremony next week. So nearly ten months!!!
#18
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
I'm still not sure about this...
Is the rule that you have to have been in the country for two years before you apply or before you get it?
If so, could I apply, leave the country and fly back for the ceremony?
Is the rule that you have to have been in the country for two years before you apply or before you get it?
If so, could I apply, leave the country and fly back for the ceremony?
#19
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
Hope this helps.
#20
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
So many of you lot give me the pip! You are so desparate to get citizenship but have little or no committment. It is simplly for your convienience. I suppose I am very old fashioned, but when you swear allegience to something surely that is supposed to show that you are committed. Just like your marriage vows.
#22
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
So many of you lot give me the pip! You are so desparate to get citizenship but have little or no committment. It is simplly for your convienience. I suppose I am very old fashioned, but when you swear allegience to something surely that is supposed to show that you are committed. Just like your marriage vows.
#24
Re: Applying for Citizenship
Once you get your letter from the minister's office confirming your status, you can ring the local council and opt for a private ceremony with the Mayor. That's what I did. Saves waiting for the next public ceremony. I think I had a reason though, so you might need to give one as well, not 100% sure on that.
#27
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Re: Applying for Citizenship
This makes a bit of a nonsense of the two years living in Australia rule - because of the waiting list for the ceremony it means more like 2 and a half years doesn't.
#28
Re: Applying for Citizenship
Once you get your letter from the minister's office confirming your status, you can ring the local council and opt for a private ceremony with the Mayor. That's what I did. Saves waiting for the next public ceremony. I think I had a reason though, so you might need to give one as well, not 100% sure on that. If you're planning on leaving the country for business or family matters they would be valid reasons to get the private ceremony I would think.