CITIZENSHIP
Oct 11th 2007, 11:08 am
#16
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
After 3 months mate. We only found out because Steve's company want him to do government work, which he can't do without being a citizen. So they consulted an immigration lawyer who found out about it and so we applied. Not heard anything yet though.
Although there is a bit on the form about someone who has known you for at least 12 months they waive that too - which is only common sense if they let you apply after 3 months.
Although there is a bit on the form about someone who has known you for at least 12 months they waive that too - which is only common sense if they let you apply after 3 months.
Passed the test yesterday - yey!!
Oct 11th 2007, 11:09 am
#17
Where I want to be
Joined: Jan 2005
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Oct 11th 2007, 12:09 pm
#19
What's happening dudes?
Joined: Mar 2004
Location: Bayside Brisbane
Posts: 20,647
Re: CITIZENSHIP
We applied back in August and have just sorted out our interview (due to moving from Darwin to Brisbane in the meantime). We wanted to get the interview out the way and the waiting list for Brisbane is about 4 months 
So we're off to the Gold Coast in 3 weeks instead 
The way the queues are, maybe we'll make Australia Day 2009 for our ceremony 
So we're off to the Gold Coast in 3 weeks instead The way the queues are, maybe we'll make Australia Day 2009 for our ceremony
Oct 12th 2007, 2:55 pm
#20
Moved out bush!
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Chittering WA
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
We applied back in August and have just sorted out our interview (due to moving from Darwin to Brisbane in the meantime). We wanted to get the interview out the way and the waiting list for Brisbane is about 4 months So we're off to the Gold Coast in 3 weeks instead The way the queues are, maybe we'll make Australia Day 2009 for our ceremony
So we're off to the Gold Coast in 3 weeks instead The way the queues are, maybe we'll make Australia Day 2009 for our ceremony We have our interview date for Dec 10th but wonder if they are trying to shove us in with the Australia day ones and have a mass ceremony or keep us hanging on for months?
Jenny
Oct 13th 2007, 12:37 am
#21
Retired
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Posts: 34,649
Re: CITIZENSHIP
Just a thought with all the people doing the on-line version before oct 1st how are they going to cope with all the extra people? Not only will they have queues of people waiting for the ceremony, but if they carry on with them every 3 months or so we could be here in a years time waiting.
Oct 13th 2007, 8:40 am
#23
Crazy Cat Lady
Joined: Apr 2004
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
Whilst they say they want more people to go for citizenship, doubling the cost to $240 per person is hardly the way to go. 
Oct 13th 2007, 2:23 pm
#24
Retired
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
In most other countries (including the U.K.) it costs many times that. And maybe they are not so keen on promoting citizenship as they used to be.
Oct 14th 2007, 7:03 am
#25
What's happening dudes?
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
Oct 14th 2007, 8:00 am
#26
Hants to Mel Aug 05
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: S/E Melbourne
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
We did our interview before the test came in thank goodness. Had our interview on 18th September and we become official Aussies on 31st October ............... yippppeeeeee. We are very excited and looking forward to it as you can tell. 
Oct 14th 2007, 8:47 am
#27
Just Joined
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Location: Gold Coast
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
My husband & I had our interview here on the Gold Coast back in June and just had our ceremony last Wednesday. There were about 60 of us taking the pledge and we covered 28 different countries between us 
I have just joined the forum and noticed a couple of people on here from Aylesbury, Bucks..........are there any more?
I have just joined the forum and noticed a couple of people on here from Aylesbury, Bucks..........are there any more?
Oct 14th 2007, 9:09 am
#28
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jun 2005
Location: Oz -> UK -> San Diego
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
My husband & I had our interview here on the Gold Coast back in June and just had our ceremony last Wednesday. There were about 60 of us taking the pledge and we covered 28 different countries between us
I have just joined the forum and noticed a couple of people on here from Aylesbury, Bucks..........are there any more?
I have just joined the forum and noticed a couple of people on here from Aylesbury, Bucks..........are there any more?
Oct 14th 2007, 9:17 am
#29
Just Joined
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Location: Gold Coast
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Re: CITIZENSHIP
Thanks for the welcome Ozzidoc.
Oct 14th 2007, 11:56 am
#30
sunny coast
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,514
Re: CITIZENSHIP
we validated our visa about 3 years ago but only moved out here permanently about 2 months ago so how long do we have to be in australia before we can take citizenship?
will it be after 2 years or 4?
will it be after 2 years or 4?