Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Nov 28th 2005, 1:24 am
#1
Retired
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,649
Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
An update from:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
Nov 28th 2005, 1:40 am
#2
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by JAJ
An update from:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
Nov 28th 2005, 1:43 am
#3
Retired
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,649
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by biggy
Ohhh thats good news....we took up residency on the 30th June 2004...be a bit of a rush mind u, to get application in on time......mind you it doesnt really matter as we are here for keeps so whats another year to wait
Have you taken any vacations outside Australia since arriving?
Jeremy
Nov 28th 2005, 1:48 am
#4
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by JAJ
Have you taken any vacations outside Australia since arriving?
Jeremy
Jeremy
nope...never left Yeppoon......what a sad individual I am lol
Don't have any plans to travel outwith Australia for a long time
Nov 28th 2005, 1:54 am
#5
What's happening dudes?
Joined: Mar 2004
Location: Bayside Brisbane
Posts: 20,647
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by biggy
nope...never left Yeppoon......what a sad individual I am lol
It's about time you did though
Nov 28th 2005, 1:56 am
#6
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by wmoore
Yup
It's about time you did though
It's about time you did though
mite just take a long holiday over chrissy lol I will leave the keys under the mat....feed the dug will ye
Nov 28th 2005, 1:59 am
#7
What's happening dudes?
Joined: Mar 2004
Location: Bayside Brisbane
Posts: 20,647
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by biggy
mite just take a long holiday over chrissy lol I will leave the keys under the mat....feed the dug will ye
Nov 28th 2005, 2:00 am
#8
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
;
Originally Posted by wmoore
Sure thing
Nov 28th 2005, 2:14 am
#9
Retired
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,649
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by biggy
nope...never left Yeppoon......what a sad individual I am lol
Don't have any plans to travel outwith Australia for a long time
Don't have any plans to travel outwith Australia for a long time
In that case, if the commencement date is 1 July 2006, then you may need to be in a position to apply on 30 June 2006. Not a day before, and not a day later. Check to see if it's a weekday.
You'll then need to hope DIMIA don't think it's a day too soon. However you need to know that if a citizenship application is refused solely for the reason you don't meet the residence requirement, you don't need to pay the application fee when you apply again. Provided you re-apply within 3 months of becoming residentially eligible.
Jeremy
Nov 28th 2005, 3:17 am
#10
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by JAJ
In that case, if the commencement date is 1 July 2006, then you may need to be in a position to apply on 30 June 2006. Not a day before, and not a day later. Check to see if it's a weekday.
You'll then need to hope DIMIA don't think it's a day too soon. However you need to know that if a citizenship application is refused solely for the reason you don't meet the residence requirement, you don't need to pay the application fee when you apply again. Provided you re-apply within 3 months of becoming residentially eligible.
Jeremy
You'll then need to hope DIMIA don't think it's a day too soon. However you need to know that if a citizenship application is refused solely for the reason you don't meet the residence requirement, you don't need to pay the application fee when you apply again. Provided you re-apply within 3 months of becoming residentially eligible.
Jeremy
thanks for the info 30th June 2006 is a Friday
Nov 28th 2005, 8:06 am
#11
Banned
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 273
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by JAJ
An update from:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
Is this dream?
am i dreaming?
Nov 28th 2005, 8:24 am
#12
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Rockingham, Perth
Posts: 5,170
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
OK!
If you put your foot on the soil then your two years starts then or is it if you put your foot on the soil after July 06 you have to do three years first. The people already will surely only have to do their two years wont they?
give us a clue lol
lace x
If you put your foot on the soil then your two years starts then or is it if you put your foot on the soil after July 06 you have to do three years first. The people already will surely only have to do their two years wont they?
give us a clue lol
lace x
Nov 28th 2005, 9:28 am
#13
Living the dream downunde
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: MeadowBank, Sydney, Aussie Land of Sea,Sun and Seashells
Posts: 355
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
cool
I did have a reply from John howard, nothing new really, he did sign the reply him self so at least I got something back.
Looks like I may be able to apply then since I entered OZ on the 14th June 2004, was thinking of heading back to the U.K. for a few weeks holiday but guess I have to wait until after the 1st July now.
JAJ, what happens if DIMIA dont process the application until after the 1st July 2006, even though I posted it for example 15th June 2006?
I did have a reply from John howard, nothing new really, he did sign the reply him self so at least I got something back.
Looks like I may be able to apply then since I entered OZ on the 14th June 2004, was thinking of heading back to the U.K. for a few weeks holiday but guess I have to wait until after the 1st July now.
JAJ, what happens if DIMIA dont process the application until after the 1st July 2006, even though I posted it for example 15th June 2006?
Nov 28th 2005, 9:47 am
#14
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
just been looking at the citizenship and passport fees.......$996 all in for 4 ov us ...FFS might no bother lol
...FFS might no bother lol
Nov 28th 2005, 10:23 am
#15
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 101
Re: Citizenship Change Unlikely before 1 July 2006
Originally Posted by JAJ
An update from:
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/citz_bill_2005/index.htm
Timing of the changes
The date of commencement will be finalised when the legislation is passed by the Parliament.
It is not possible to be definitive about a commencement date for the changes but it is highly unlikely it will be before 1 July 2006.
The changes will affect all applications for Australian citizenship made on and after the date the new legislation commences.
Jeremy
Can some one help me with a naive question:
I move to Sydney Feb 4th. I have Residency-skilled independent visa. My simple understanding was if I am in Aus 2 years continuoulsy I can apply for citizenship.
How does this new bill affect me? I have to be in Aus 3 years continuously???
Thanks.