tarunrajan

Hey guys,

So, after 7 years, I have gotten around to lodging a citizenship application . Everything went well, including payment (always does...), but I got stuck at the part where you attach documents to support your application.

The system allowed me to upload only one document. I tried quite a few times, but to no avail. Does anyone know if this will be a problem or can I simply take certified copies of everything when they ask me to come in for the test?

Replies appreciated and many thanks

Regards

Tarun

aussie_1

Hi Tarun

It happened with me as well but don't worry at this stage.

when DIAC will invite you for interview take one photo copy (certified) of each documents you are trying to upload.

In my case, i rang Department and they advised me to bring certified copies of all the relevant documents required (its good idea to keep one set of certified documents in any case they missed it).

At this time they will only check your eligibility and validity of your application and they will check all relevant documents at interview time.

Iwannabethere

I uploaded all mine (enough for 3 people!) and only one showed. I spoke to the Department and apparently they do get everything that is uploaded, it's just that you only get to see one of the documents on your screen (duh! ). I pointed out that they now had all my documents three times as I had tried over the weekend to reload them a couple of times. Apparently this happens a lot!

You'd think they'd change the screen, wouldn't you!

Got test on 5th June so all good!

rubbeldiekatz

same happened to me too and a few others on here.

tarunrajan

Hey, thanks for that. When did you lodge your application?

Iwannabethere

20th April.

tarunrajan

WOWOW That was quick. Good luck with the test. Does everyone in the family need to sit the test or is it just the adults?

I applied only on Friday last week. Hope mine comes up soon.

Regards

tarunrajan

Thanks mate! I feel better. I already have a full set, just need a copy of the utilities notice.

Iwannabethere

Just the adults. Hubby has DD on his application. I'm on my own. Other two kiddlies were born here and have Aus passports already. Non-citizen children do need to be on the application though if you want them to get citizenship too.

tarunrajan

Hey guys, i know timelines are extremely vague, but going off the DIAC site where it says the department will contact you within 10 days, "After your application is received the department will contact you by post or email within 10 working days. You may also be given a date and time for your citizenship appointment at this time", I am wondering if there is something wrong with my application or if I should contact DIAC and tell them I lodged an application on the 18th of May.

My online application status says that application is being further processed, but that is dated 21/5/2012.

Just a little concerned. Should I be or is this okay?

Regards

rubbeldiekatz

No harm in calling them. I would after 6 weeks.

commonwealth

check your email spam folder first.

tarunrajan

Rang up DIAC today. Operator said someone should have contacted me by now and forwarded my message to case officer.

Went through spam folder, nothing there. Just have to wait I guess.

rubbeldiekatz

While you are waiting...:

http://www.freetetris.org/game.php

tarunrajan

I keep running . Ran the gold coast marathon earlier this month. off to sydney in september.