Pomster

We applied for our DIMIA interview back in November and suddenly that day is upon us....
Tomorrow we will be asked all those vital questions - are we crims? do we know the Oz rights and responsibilities? and hopefully will be accepted as ockers.

Feel a bit nervous suddenly!

brisnick

don't be nervous, it'll be an anti-climax if you are. it's just a formality.

Bordy

Best of luck with it.

Hels

GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!


I am sure you will be fine...you guys have settled here really well and wont have a prob with the questions.


Dont forget to let us know how you get on.

Hels

Pomster

thanks Hels- hopefully this will be cause for celebration.

banjo

Good luck! We have ours two weeks tomorrow and I'm already feeling nervous. Please let us all know how you get on.....

Hels

Well, there is a chance I am gonna be down in Point Cook this weekend!!

Let us know how you get on and perhaps we can arrange something??

Pomster

why oh why are you going to Point Cook? You know they do not let you leave?

If you are up for a drink or three, let me know!

S J Jackson

Had my interview at the local post office. I was just asked if I knew the rights and responsibilities of an australian citizen. My answer was "Yes!" and that was it!!! I think he was in a bit of a hurry - the main thing seemed to be getting all the paperwork copied. Have yet to get a date for ceremony.
Sarah

Larissa

Hi guys - hope tomorrow goes well.
Does anyone know what you actually have to say in the citizenship ceremony? Just interested at the mo, we have just under a year to go until we are eligible (unless they change the rules).

brisnick

you can, as i will be doing, choose to say the pledge as an affirmation (not an oath) without the words "under God".

From this time forward, under God,
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its People,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.

Bordy

You don't have to learn it though. Its a bit like a wedding but nstead of the vicar you have the Mayor saying "Repeat after me" . You usually take the oath in groups of 10 so your not up there alone doing it.

karenjc

Good luck

Sue2

All the best, let us know how it goes

Sue x

Hels

LOL....I have your number if I have any difficulties leaving

We are heading to see Ben and Pam from on here who live there. I will check out with them if they are up for drinks and let you know.

But if not we were planning a girlies drinkies night in Melbourne at some stage this month anyway, right????

Perhaps we should set a date?

Hels