citizenship at last
Aug 22nd 2005, 1:09 pm
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by abergas
Just wanted to let everyone know, that we are still alive and kicking in Perth, and on 13th September we will become citizens!!!
yve
yve
Jeeze that went KWIK !! Congrats, over on East Coast, where we would get KNIGHTED all the people getting their Citizenship, have surnames with only 3 letters innem lol
Aug 22nd 2005, 11:11 pm
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by glenzoe
Hi
We are wondering if one has met the two years residence requirement, but the spouse only has lived 1.5 years, is it possible approved at the same time ?
We are wondering if one has met the two years residence requirement, but the spouse only has lived 1.5 years, is it possible approved at the same time ?
You can apply now, and your spouse can follow in 6 months, at least that's one option.
Children under 16 can be added to the application of the first parent to become a citizen, no residence requirement for them (but they do usually need to be PRs).
Children aged 16 or over usually are expected to apply as adults and meet normal requirements, and in this case a parent is not also expected to be an applicants (or already a citizen).
Jeremy
Aug 22nd 2005, 11:17 pm
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Re: citizenship at last
Just wondering what the interview was like and how long it took?
We could have applied on Jan 31st but have delayed due to finances (no maternity pay, has meant things have been a bit tight
). Anyway really keen to do so we can all be citizens like our new baby Todd!
Annie
We could have applied on Jan 31st but have delayed due to finances (no maternity pay, has meant things have been a bit tight
). Anyway really keen to do so we can all be citizens like our new baby Todd!Annie
Aug 23rd 2005, 2:01 am
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Re: citizenship at last
I have my interview next week (only applied on line last Monday :scared: ) so I'd be interested in a bit of inside info too...
Congratulaitons Yvonne & co.
Diane
Congratulaitons Yvonne & co.
Diane
Aug 23rd 2005, 2:22 am
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Re: citizenship at last
You're organised Yve!! Well done. We've only just got round to filling in the forms. In fact they're sat beside me now waiting to be posted-when I remember!
I'm hoping we get delayed in the ceremony stakes & can stall until Australia day!
Loopy
I'm hoping we get delayed in the ceremony stakes & can stall until Australia day!
Loopy
Aug 23rd 2005, 7:42 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by Loopy
You're organised Yve!! Well done. We've only just got round to filling in the forms. In fact they're sat beside me now waiting to be posted-when I remember!
I'm hoping we get delayed in the ceremony stakes & can stall until Australia day!
Loopy
I'm hoping we get delayed in the ceremony stakes & can stall until Australia day!
Loopy
Pretty painless. They take your money first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no surprise there. No, it was worth it. I got mine last year and it took 13 years of hard yakka I can tell you.
Aug 23rd 2005, 11:35 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by abergas
Just wanted to let everyone know, that we are still alive and kicking in Perth, and on 13th September we will become citizens!!!
yve
yve
Ginny
Aug 24th 2005, 10:20 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by JAJ
Unless special circumstances exist, DIMIA normally expects each adult applicant to meet the residence requirement as an individual.
You can apply now, and your spouse can follow in 6 months, at least that's one option.
Children under 16 can be added to the application of the first parent to become a citizen, no residence requirement for them (but they do usually need to be PRs).
Children aged 16 or over usually are expected to apply as adults and meet normal requirements, and in this case a parent is not also expected to be an applicants (or already a citizen).
Jeremy
You can apply now, and your spouse can follow in 6 months, at least that's one option.
Children under 16 can be added to the application of the first parent to become a citizen, no residence requirement for them (but they do usually need to be PRs).
Children aged 16 or over usually are expected to apply as adults and meet normal requirements, and in this case a parent is not also expected to be an applicants (or already a citizen).
Jeremy
Thanks Jeremy
Can you please give some example of special circumstances ?
Aug 24th 2005, 10:51 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by abergas
Just wanted to let everyone know, that we are still alive and kicking in Perth, and on 13th September we will become citizens!!!
yve
yve
oooh, congratulations yve!!
2 years!?? yikes!
Ive been waiting far too long to get over there....and STILL I have to wait!
enjoy the ceremony!
sue
Aug 24th 2005, 12:47 pm
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by glenzoe
Thanks Jeremy
Can you please give some example of special circumstances ?
Can you please give some example of special circumstances ?
Business trips overseas (not vacations) for an Australian employer might be an example, provided you are actually *living* in Australia.
Or read form 1027i and see what they say about 'significant hardship or disadvantage'
99% of the time, you need those 730 days physically in Australia, as does your spouse. If you qualify first, you can apply first.
Jeremy
Aug 30th 2005, 9:28 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by JAJ
Business trips overseas (not vacations) for an Australian employer might be an example, provided you are actually *living* in Australia.
Or read form 1027i and see what they say about 'significant hardship or disadvantage'
99% of the time, you need those 730 days physically in Australia, as does your spouse. If you qualify first, you can apply first.
Jeremy
Or read form 1027i and see what they say about 'significant hardship or disadvantage'
99% of the time, you need those 730 days physically in Australia, as does your spouse. If you qualify first, you can apply first.
Jeremy
I am wondering if I could not apply for HECS loan due to not being a citizenship, Dose this mean I am suffering disadvantage ?
Thanks
Glen
Aug 30th 2005, 10:22 am
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Re: citizenship at last
Originally Posted by glenzoe
I am wondering if I could not apply for HECS loan due to not being a citizenship, Dose this mean I am suffering disadvantage ?
Thanks
Glen
Thanks
Glen
Jeremy
