Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

Hi,

It is very difficult for me to find someone in the UK who knows me for more than a year. Would it be fine if someone from Australia (Australian citizen) signs my identity declaration form? or since I am lodging from the UK, it has to be a British citizen?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by msmyrtle

Couldn't you reuse the same 1195 form from when you last applied?

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

BritInParis,
Would you please comment on my previous reply whether or not I can use the form 1195 that I use in my previous application?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by BritInParis

Is your photograph now more than six months old?

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

Not yet but I do not have the original 1195 as I gave it to the case officer at the time of the citizenship test. Also, in the form where it asked for transaction number, I wrote the previous number which I applied.
Having said, I am not sure I can use the previous 1195. Can I?

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

I lodged my new citizenship application on 08/12/15 from UK (online). On 10/12/15, I received an email from OCU (Overseas Citizenship Unit) and I was asked to send the certified copies of the documents that I attached to the online application. Also, I need to provide them the evidences for my intention to reside in Australia as I am currently offshore.

As I am new in the UK, may I know where I can get my documents to be certified which is acceptable for DIBP?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

I lodged my new citizenship application on 08/12/15 from UK (online). On 10/12/15, I received an email from OCU (Overseas Citizenship Unit) and I was asked to send the certified copies of the documents that I attached to the online application. Also, I need to provide them the evidences for my intention to reside in Australia as I am currently offshore.

As I am new in the UK, may I know where I can get my documents to be certified which is acceptable for DIBP?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by BritInParis

If it's an online application then you shouldn't need to make certified copies - just scan the original document.

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

For offshore application, after online submission, the certified copy of documents are needed to post to Canberra to the OCU office. I asked to do so after receiving an email from OCU.

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

For offshore application, after online submission, the certified copy of documents are needed to post to Canberra to the OCU office. I asked to do so after receiving an email from OCU.

Originally Posted by BritInParis

In that case try your local Post Office.

Document Certification Service | Post Office

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

Thanks. I had a look at the DIBP website for citizenship application:
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/...ts-do-you-need

Under the "how to certify original documents", it is mentioned that any person from "designated list of occupation" (https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/...-professions-1) can certify original documents. It is the same list for form 1195 with an exception which is that the person is not needed to know the applicant for more than a year.

In that case, I think I can give my documents to my supervisor at uni to certify them. I am right?

Originally Posted by sanch.alex86

Hi guys, Just an update of what I have done: I withdrawn my citizenship application as I thought it would be much better that getting refused. I am planning to apply from the UK (overseas citizenship). I think in this case, my application will be processed by a team known as "Overseas Citizenship Unit (OCU)" which is based in Canberra. I will keep you updated because I am sure there some who may be in similar situation. In the meantime, any comments/suggestions are highly appreciated. Thanks.