Asanka1985

I received my Citizenship approval letter today.
Paper lodged application on 23-12-2013
Citizenship appointment and test(WA)on 17-01-2014
Received approval letter dated on 17-01-2014. (Received today)

It has been processed quickly in the WA office. Now I am awaiting for the ceremoney.

Good luck for everyone..

xhuyx

your application was quite quick. Congratulations.

aussie_explorer

Congratulations

carolinephillips

Wow that was quick- mine took months.

Congratulations.

maulajatt

Congrats !!!

I have a question: Can I apply for Australian Police clearance even before I become eligible for citizenship, so that I have all the documents ready and can lodge my application the very first day I am eligible?

Asanka1985

Thanks. Actually you can apply for the International Police Clearance in advance if it is required for you via High Commission Office.
Yes. You can lodge your Citizenship Application on the very first day your eligible.

Good luck..

Asanka1985

Just remember. You do not want to apply for the Australian Police Clearance. It will be done at the time if your Citizendhip Interview. It will be processed through the Australian Crimtrac.

Thanks

Pollyana

DIBP apply for a federal police check as part of the citizenship process. You do not have to get the Aussie check done yourself

maulajatt

Thanks Asanka1985 and Pollyana for this information.

dsugums

To those who have applied or going to apply, here is my timeline:

Application lodged online: 02/01/2014 (requested Melbourne regional)

Date application acknowledged for test: 09/01/2014

Test date: 29/01/2014 (Melbourne CBD)

Approval date: 31/01/2014

Letter received: 05/02/2014

Ceremony: NO IDEA

maulajatt

Hi Guys, can we request DIBP to take the oath ceremony at AHC abroad? I want to take the test in Australia, get the approval, then take the oath at AHC abroad. Do you guys think its possible? Any experience or suggestions?

whtzau

will paper lodged application take longer to get interview/test appointment ?