There is a backlog of applications due to the Department placing applications lodged between April and October of last year on hold (as a result of pending legislation that did not pass). Based on what I've seen, people are waiting several months for test dates. Unfortunately, you will need to be patient. The citizenship process involves a lot of waiting (test dates, test appointments, approval, ceremony).

 

On that note, if I apply a Citizenship and can move out of Australia after applying? Perhaps after the test? Or even before the test when I know my scheduled appointment for test and I can come and attend the test.

In both of these scenarios, (First scenario is, I finished the test and maybe await the test result and or ceremony date, can I travel outside? Say to India or any other country for work or pleasure). Please note, I am a PR and I don't know what is mean by Conferral in OP's post.

 

You don't book the test - HSA (previously DIBP) will contact you to advise when your test has been scheduled. If the date's not convenient, you can contact them to ask that it be rescheduled. You will know immediately after taking the test whether you have passed the test or not.

They will send you a letter to confirm if your citizenship application has been approved and to advise that your local council will contact you regarding the ceremony date.

The timing between the test and confirming of your application being approved can be anywhere from days to months so the timing is unpredictable.

 

Answered my mind accurately. All that I had in my mind, crisp and understandable answer. Thank you.

 

Just to update if there are people in similar situation reading this topic, I have applied for my citizenship by conferral on 20th of November 2017, 2 days after the citizenship changes were rejected by Senate. I still have not been contacted by immigration department. I gave immigration a call today and I was told to be patient and the process might take up to 15 months or maybe even more. I have tried to give them my details just to make sure nothing is wrong with the process but he insisted on saying the same stuff.

So as ozbound12 said, they must be busy with the applications lodged in between April and November.

 

Hi I got my PR in 2013 and eligible for citizenship now..Do I have to apply through Conferral or decent ??
I am little bit confused please give me detail about it.I think I have to apply conferral. please let me know


Thanks

 

Conferral

 

Australian Citizenship Application 2018

Hey guys,

Starting a new thread to discuss the timelines for those who started receiving responses to their citizenship applications from 2018 (even if you applied in 2016/17).

Please share the application date, applicant state, council, test invitation date, confirmation date and ceremony dates in here.

Thanks

 

Citizenship Application: 23/10/2017
State: QLD
Council: Brisbane
Test Invitation: ??
Approval: ??
Ceremony: ??

Please find details from one of my friend:

Citizenship Application: 04/09/2017
State: QLD
Council: Brisbane
Test Date: 20/04/2018
Approval: 18/05/2018
Ceremony: ??

Hey guys,

Starting a new thread to discuss the timelines for those who started receiving responses to their citizenship applications from 2018 (even if you applied in 2016/17).

Please share the application date, applicant state, council, test invitation date, confirmation date and ceremony dates in here.

Thanks

 

Canadian citizen
Citizenship application in Feb. 2017
Test may 2017
Still waiting for approval

 

Still waiting

Canadian citizenship
Feb 2017 application
May 2018 test
Still waiting

 

You applied in Feb 2017 but got invitation for test only in May 2018?

May I know which state and suburb you have applied from?

Canadian citizenship
Feb 2017 application
May 2018 test
Still waiting

 

sorry..I misread

 

Am assuming that applicants from Melbourne are getting test invites faster than Sydney applicants. What does everyone think?

 

I will be eligible for citizenship in 2018. Any thread around where we can discuss documents check lists etc?

 

Hi All, somewhat similar question but i want to understand if there is any impact to my citizenship application if i go outside before the test/approval of application. I understand department wont approve application if one is offshore but would they contact me at that stage and ask me to come back for test and subsequently approve application. Please guide. Thanks!

 

AU Citizenship - Wait Period

Hi there, I have applied for same on 24 Oct 2017 and I am also sailing in same boat - no updates from the department. But one of my friend submitted on 04/Sep/2017 and good part for his is he has got invite, done with exam and also his citizenship has been approved. So hopefully we might be the next one.

Keep posted guys.

Cheers

Hi All,

I have applied for Australian citizenship by conferral on 23/Oct/2017 and waiting for the department to respond. Have anybody facing the same situation as mine. How long will it take the dept to call us for the citizenship test followed by ceremony.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
RS

 

Citizenship Waiting Period

Does anyone apply citizenship last year still waiting for the interview??

I applied on December 2017. Still no response. Anyone has update???

 

Hi i also applied for citizenship last year november. Aside from money taken out from my account and a letter of confirmation that immigration have received my application i havent heard anything since.
Did you do online application or paper?

 

Asking them won't help as they will just tell you to wait (and won't give you any information) until at least the current processing time has gone by, which at the moment is 90% of applications are finalised within 16 months from the date you applied.

You might find that your application is processed very quickly and you have your test, then your approval, then your local government (council, shire or city) puts you on the list for the ceremony) all within 6 months, but that is not common.

It wouldn't be unusual to wait 6 to 9 months for the interview/test, another month or two for the approval, and another few months waiting for the ceremony. Or it could be a bit longer that that, too. 16 months from application date to ceremony is the current benchmark, although they are doing 75% or applications within 14 months.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/abou...ccess-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times

 

Thank you so much. 😊

 

Hi Guys,

I am applying for Citizenship by Conferral. When I upload a PDF file including multiple pages, I receive the following message:
In line with the department's requirements, the document provided has been converted to an acceptable format that now appears as displayed below. Confirm that the image and any text displayed is clear for the department to use in identifying the applicant.
Each page within the provided PDF file has been converted to a separate JPG image.

I am wondering if you guys know why it converts to individual JPEG files? And is it normal?

I really appreciate your reply. thanks.

 

Hi Moiestqui,

Yes, I applied for Citizenship on 30th Oct 2017 from Sydney, still waiting for the first response.

Citizenship Application: 30/10/2017
State: NSW
Council: Sydney
Test Date: ?
Approval: ?
Ceremony: ?

 

Thanks, keep posting guys - it helps!

 

Hi All,

For applying to Australian Citizenship, the requirements state 4 years of residency in past 4/5 odd years.

In my case, I have been legally living in Australia for 4 past years continuously but out of the those years , initial 1.5 years were on temporary residency visa (457) and the rest on permanent residency. Would I be still eligible to apply for citizenship or would I need to stay for 4 years on Permanent residency before applying ?

Also any guidance to the citizenship test and process itself would be helpful.

Thanks,

R

 

Under the present rules you are eligible if you have not traveled out of Australia Much in the last 4 years

You can check your eligibility in the Citizenship calculator online

Submit your application ASAP, as there maybe a change of rules again, making you ineligible for another 1.5 years

The process is quite simple

Cheers

 

Thanks mate, I have travelled for a net 2 odd months cumulatively in all 4 years.Any study materials for test ?

 

Here you go

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav...v/citi/pathways-processes/citizenship-test/australian-citizenship-test-resource

The test is childs play from what I have heard

Cheers

 

Have further query regarding the below requirement mentioned on the home affairs site.

"An Identity declaration including one passport-sized photograph both signed by an Australian citizen with the correct authority."

I know many Australian citizens who can vouch for identity verification but none of them fall in the category of 'correct authority'. What are my options in that case ?

Looking for guidance.

 

Did you try your children school teacher or your office Finance department ?

Cheers

 

I don't know any school teachers as am single , and the financial officer from office works at other location from my city of stay

 

I did that online

 

Still waiting - Erwin

Hi everyone. I applied for the citizenship on Nov 27 and I haven't receive any respond yet. Melbourne, Sunshine.

 

Avenue322

Hi All,

Come next month my partner and i would have been here over 4 years, and a resident for over 12 months.

I am English, and currently the visa holder, whilst my partner is Belgian and she is de-facto on my residency.

I would like to know if my partner is eligible to apply straight for Citizenship the same as me, or does she have to remain de-facto whilst i apply for citizenship.

If anybody has any info on this, or knows where i can get free advice...

Thanks,

Carl

 

Myself and my wife applied 26 April 2017
Test date: 31 January 2018
Approval: Not yet
I live in Melbourne

 

congrats