How long does Citizenship process take?
Nov 20th 2012, 10:15 am
#31
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Hi,
just got my application approved (Perth office), here is the timeline:
28/09/2012 online application
12/10/2102 received a letter with interview appointment
16/11/2012 interview/test
17/11/2012 application approved
waiting for an official letter and invitation to the ceremony, which will be most likely on January 25th
.
M.
just got my application approved (Perth office), here is the timeline:
28/09/2012 online application
12/10/2102 received a letter with interview appointment
16/11/2012 interview/test
17/11/2012 application approved
waiting for an official letter and invitation to the ceremony, which will be most likely on January 25th
.M.
I've just applied online today, also in Perth so it's interesting to see your timeline.
Can i ask, did you scan and attach all the documents that are required or did you simple take the originals and copies when you had your interview.
The reason i ask is, i've tried to go back into my application with my TRN but i can't find anywhere to attach documents.
Thanks Ian.
Nov 20th 2012, 10:19 am
#32
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Hi,
I've just applied online today, also in Perth so it's interesting to see your timeline.
Can i ask, did you scan and attach all the documents that are required or did you simple take the originals and copies when you had your interview.
The reason i ask is, i've tried to go back into my application with my TRN but i can't find anywhere to attach documents.
Thanks Ian.
I've just applied online today, also in Perth so it's interesting to see your timeline.
Can i ask, did you scan and attach all the documents that are required or did you simple take the originals and copies when you had your interview.
The reason i ask is, i've tried to go back into my application with my TRN but i can't find anywhere to attach documents.
Thanks Ian.
) but I took my docs anyway. I took certified colour copies.Have a look here: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/documents/ it may help.
Nov 20th 2012, 10:23 am
#33
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
I think you can attach (I can't remember ) but I took my docs anyway. I took certified colour copies.
Have a look here: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/documents/ it may help.
) but I took my docs anyway. I took certified colour copies.Have a look here: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/documents/ it may help.
Yeh in the application it does say you can attach them later but now i can't find how to do it.
Nov 20th 2012, 10:25 am
#34
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
I'm fairly certain that's what happened to me as well....and I'm a firm believer in having my paper evidence with me so I gave up and took it with me.
Nov 20th 2012, 12:12 pm
#36
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Hi,
I've just applied online today, also in Perth so it's interesting to see your timeline.
Can i ask, did you scan and attach all the documents that are required or did you simple take the originals and copies when you had your interview.
The reason i ask is, i've tried to go back into my application with my TRN but i can't find anywhere to attach documents.
Thanks Ian.
I've just applied online today, also in Perth so it's interesting to see your timeline.
Can i ask, did you scan and attach all the documents that are required or did you simple take the originals and copies when you had your interview.
The reason i ask is, i've tried to go back into my application with my TRN but i can't find anywhere to attach documents.
Thanks Ian.
I think you can attach copies here https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/citz/attachment/logon.do
Nov 20th 2012, 9:03 pm
#37
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Hi I applied on October 6th and had heard nothing back since. I called them up just now and was told it is taking anything up to a couple of months for test dates to be processed. I said so I should hear in the next two weeks as its been six weeks already. I was told they can't guarantee this. So anyone applying now don't hold your breath.
Nov 21st 2012, 12:55 am
#38
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Yes, visa OK until you take the pledge as although you are 'approved' you are not actually a citizen until you take the pledge.
Time varies a lot form city to city - my OH started the process in March this year, and her ceremony was in September - 1100 people becoming citizens all at once!
Time varies a lot form city to city - my OH started the process in March this year, and her ceremony was in September - 1100 people becoming citizens all at once!
Nov 21st 2012, 2:26 am
#39
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
hmm i put my online application in on 28th October and on the website it still shows as processing, and i havent received anything yet 
edit - thanks for the info Robo, looks like im in the same boat, will have to wait it out.
edit - thanks for the info Robo, looks like im in the same boat, will have to wait it out.
Nov 21st 2012, 11:34 pm
#40
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Yep sssstew good luck with yours
Nov 22nd 2012, 8:35 am
#41
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Thanks everyone,
Just looked at my status and it says they have sent out a letter today, hope thats good news.
Ian.
Just looked at my status and it says they have sent out a letter today, hope thats good news.
Ian.
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:45 pm
#42
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
The visa gets cancelled a couple of days after you've attended the ceremony.
After the ceremony, the council returns the attendance list to immigration and they change your status from permanent resident to citizen. In my case it took 4 working days (you can see it online through your entitlements). Passport takes less that 48 hr when paying the express fee.
After the ceremony, the council returns the attendance list to immigration and they change your status from permanent resident to citizen. In my case it took 4 working days (you can see it online through your entitlements). Passport takes less that 48 hr when paying the express fee.
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:46 pm
#43
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Yes, visa OK until you take the pledge as although you are 'approved' you are not actually a citizen until you take the pledge.
Time varies a lot form city to city - my OH started the process in March this year, and her ceremony was in September - 1100 people becoming citizens all at once!
Time varies a lot form city to city - my OH started the process in March this year, and her ceremony was in September - 1100 people becoming citizens all at once!
It is unusual to take less than 3 months or longer than 12 months.
The process is generally a lot quicker than in most other countries, eg Canada, it takes around 18 months on average with some waiting longer.
Dec 17th 2012, 11:06 am
#44
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
Hi,
just got my application approved (Perth office), here is the timeline:
28/09/2012 online application
12/10/2102 received a letter with interview appointment
16/11/2012 interview/test
17/11/2012 application approved
waiting for an official letter and invitation to the ceremony, which will be most likely on January 25th.
M.
just got my application approved (Perth office), here is the timeline:
28/09/2012 online application
12/10/2102 received a letter with interview appointment
16/11/2012 interview/test
17/11/2012 application approved
waiting for an official letter and invitation to the ceremony, which will be most likely on January 25th
.M.
Dec 17th 2012, 11:39 pm
#45
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Re: How long does Citizenship process take?
For people who applied online, does anyone know what "Application being processed further" actually stands for?