Citizenship certificates being issued?
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As far as I am aware this has never been done before by DIAC so there's probably a lot of confusion, delay involved.
#32
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Any update for those of us in Perth? I attended the ceremony on 25 August and am still waiting. I have telephoned the council offices twice and they tell me that they process the batches of certificates as they arrive from Canberra.
I am traveling mid-December and am getting a little concerned. How long does the passport application process take?
I am traveling mid-December and am getting a little concerned. How long does the passport application process take?
Hi Discobay
I had a passport interview at the Perth passport office on Monday afternoon, had an email on Tuesday to say it had been produced, and I could pick it up in person on Wednesday or they could post it to me and I received it on Thursday. Paid $78 for the priority processing fee
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Hi Discobay
I had a passport interview at the Perth passport office on Monday afternoon, had an email on Tuesday to say it had been produced, and I could pick it up in person on Wednesday or they could post it to me and I received it on Thursday. Paid $78 for the priority processing fee
I had a passport interview at the Perth passport office on Monday afternoon, had an email on Tuesday to say it had been produced, and I could pick it up in person on Wednesday or they could post it to me and I received it on Thursday. Paid $78 for the priority processing fee
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I know this was for Brisbane, but it was official DIAC advice given out at the ceremony. If its fairly easy for you to get into the Perth Pssport Offcie it might be worth going in and speaking to a supervisor. The fact is that you ARE a citizen, and DIAC records will already reflect this fact, even if you don't have the piece of paper.
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See my post above - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...2&postcount=20
I know this was for Brisbane, but it was official DIAC advice given out at the ceremony. If its fairly easy for you to get into the Perth Pssport Offcie it might be worth going in and speaking to a supervisor. The fact is that you ARE a citizen, and DIAC records will already reflect this fact, even if you don't have the piece of paper.
I know this was for Brisbane, but it was official DIAC advice given out at the ceremony. If its fairly easy for you to get into the Perth Pssport Offcie it might be worth going in and speaking to a supervisor. The fact is that you ARE a citizen, and DIAC records will already reflect this fact, even if you don't have the piece of paper.
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If you do call them or go into the office, you can quote my info as official from DIAC and if they say they know nothing, insist on speaking to a SUpervisor. Your ststus on the computer is now "citizen" and on that basis they can process your applciation for a passport, its a question of standing your ground and insisting on talking to someone who knows what to do in an unusual situation. Even JAJ hadn't come across the situation before of certificates not being issued, so its not something most public servants will be familiar with.
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My new born daughter was given her certificate about a month ago (10 sept. Applied on the 5th of Sept). It was issued by The Embassy in Washinton DC, USA. She was granted citizenship by descent, which could be different.
#38
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If the certificate carries the Minister's signature, then it's no different.
#39
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Also looks like a print out, given the certificate is printed on perferated paper.
Now just have to wait until the San Fran consulate fokes come to Seattle in December, so I can get her passport app sorted.
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If you do call them or go into the office, you can quote my info as official from DIAC and if they say they know nothing, insist on speaking to a SUpervisor. Your ststus on the computer is now "citizen" and on that basis they can process your applciation for a passport, its a question of standing your ground and insisting on talking to someone who knows what to do in an unusual situation. Even JAJ hadn't come across the situation before of certificates not being issued, so its not something most public servants will be familiar with.
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This week's update - the rules changed last year or the year before such that the passport issuing authority must sight the certificate - w****rs! More bad news is that mine was missed - t****rs! The good news is that it has been requested and should arrive next week. We'll see
However, for your peace of mind I hope its now on its way.....
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Arrived yesterday by registered post! Tomorrow I'll be ringing the passport to arrangement an appointment.
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Thats great news Discobay, I'm so pleased you've finally got it