lock collector

I have been in Aus for over the two years, that's not a problem, my query is : How long does the citizenship application process take ? and how frequently do they hold the presentations ??

I have just been interviewed for a govenment job, and will need to be a citizen before they can confirm the post - so is there any way to fast track - or put a rush on the process ??? The govt dept cannot assist in this.

Paul

NickyP

Do you have to actually be a citizen or have applied for citizenship? as many government posts are available as long as you have applied. Could they offer the job once you have applied on the understanding that you must have been granted the citizenship by the end of the probationary period?
Good luck.
Nicky

lock collector

I have to be a citizen before they can confirm the appointment, that is they can let me know - yes the jobs yours but they can't actually sign the paperwork until I become a citizen .

Paul

NickyP

I would just fill in the forms then ASAP but not lose any sleep over rushing it through as they obviously are willing to wait.
Hope that it works out for you.
Nicky

ljj

To give you an idea of my circumstances. Filled in paperwork AND AT THE SAME TIME BOOKED APPOINTMENTfor Sept 11. This speeded up the waiting for them to get back to you with an appointment. Got a letter saying that I had been accepted (dated 30.09.05) but not legal until after citizenship ceremony.

...still waiting. Can't tell me a date as there is an election and until we have a Mayor they can't tell me if it will be Dec/ Jan/ Feb.

I would book appointment now and download forms off internet and hope that the letter saying you are accepted (if you are!) will tie them over until the ceremony.

Good Luck,

Louise

Banksia

They are held all over the country on 26 January. And at other times as well dependingf onthe number of applicants. Quaintly the ceremonies are organised at logal government level although it is a Federal function.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/faq.htm

lock collector

I would hope that the letter of acceptance would do the job, although if it does attending the ceremony will be interesting as I will be in a different state ......

Incidentally does anyone know that they check ?? given the fast (for DIMIA) processing I would imagine it's just a residence check and that you've not been bad since arriving ........

Thanks for your feedback

Paul

ljj

Yep, it's luck. A friend of mine got her and the kids letter back saying they had been accepted straight away and her husband still hadn't had it after a further 2 weeks. They phoned, panicking and the guy on the phone said "we are not supposed to say this but it is random. We just choose an application and look at it more thoroughly and follow through the checks".

Why have you been a bad boy?

Banksia

Very little from what I can see, but if Enfglish isn't your first language they seem to like to see if you can muddle along. Interview.

lock collector

depends you you ask, in my wifes opinion yes - every time I spend half the night tinkering in the garage , but not legally .

Paul

ljj

Yes they are held on the 26 Jan but I have been told the only way I can get in then is if they hold one in Dec also. There are only 50 places (well in my council anyway) I was told I am currently 70th and we were accepted back in Sept.

I think you would be very lucky to not even have applied and have your ceromony that quicky. But you never know if it is a government job you are going for can they "talk to the right people?"

Louise

ljj

sent you karma for luck with job and citizenship.
Louise

lynnj

I applied on line this week and have an interview on dec16th, going by friends who are in the process too it takes around 8 weeks from interview to ceremony, but thats in my council area, not sure about any others!

Lynn

JAJ

If you need citizenship more quickly (and have a reason like employment), then see if you can get a DIMIA ceremony. They do organise these as well.

Your council ought to be organising ceremonies frequently - DIMIA do not like to see people waiting more than 3 months. That's another reason to ask for a Department ceremony.

Call 131880 but be prepared to be assertive if the person you speak to doesn't know about Department ceremonies or the 3 month rule.

If you go get a Department ceremony, you normally won't be able to bring family/friends, however and it will generally be during working hours.


Jeremy

brisnick

there's 500+ going to my ceremony on aussie day!!