Sorry... Another citizenship question.
Mar 1st 2009, 7:39 am
#1
Hillarys, Perth
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Sorry... Another citizenship question.
I have searched and cannot find the answer.....
We obtained PR AFTER July 2007 which means we have to have live in Oz for 4 years before eligible for citizenship.
I would like to do the Australia Day ceremony 2010. I have used the calculator and will have qualified at that date.
I understand I can sit the Citizenship test before the years required have elapsed, but do I have to wait until I have completed the required years before I actually apply, or can I apply earlier but not have approval until the required time has elapsed?
Hope that makes sense.
Thanks
Neil.
We obtained PR AFTER July 2007 which means we have to have live in Oz for 4 years before eligible for citizenship.
I would like to do the Australia Day ceremony 2010. I have used the calculator and will have qualified at that date.
I understand I can sit the Citizenship test before the years required have elapsed, but do I have to wait until I have completed the required years before I actually apply, or can I apply earlier but not have approval until the required time has elapsed?
Hope that makes sense.
Thanks
Neil.
Mar 1st 2009, 7:49 am
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Re: Sorry... Another citizenship question.
No, you shouldn't apply before you reach the eligible date - your application will likely be refused and you'll be $240 out of pocket.
The rules do state that the residence requirement is 'before applying'.
i.e. People who became permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully resident in Australia for four years immediately before applying including:
The rules do state that the residence requirement is 'before applying'.
i.e. People who became permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully resident in Australia for four years immediately before applying including:
Last edited by bcworld; Mar 1st 2009 at 7:51 am.
Mar 1st 2009, 7:57 am
#3
Hillarys, Perth
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Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Hillarys, Perth.
Posts: 1,094
Re: Sorry... Another citizenship question.
No, you shouldn't apply before you reach the eligible date - your application will likely be refused and you'll be $240 out of pocket.
The rules do state that the residence requirement is 'before applying'.
i.e. People who became permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully resident in Australia for four years immediately before applying including:
The rules do state that the residence requirement is 'before applying'.
i.e. People who became permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully resident in Australia for four years immediately before applying including:
Have a good weekend.
Neil.
