[bluesky50]

Anyone's been waiting since last August?

as far as i know, the last people to get invites were people whose applications were approved in March 2021

 

[Ausican]

as far as i know, the last people to get invites were people whose applications were approved in March 2021

Dear god! In that case can't' expect invite anytime this year!
Thank for reply mate.

 

[Mudassar_SM]

Hello friends,

We had out citizenship approved on 22Dec2021 and awaiting ceremony from Hornsby.
Initially, we had no plans to travel but we are intending to travel in July2022 for some family commitments (3 weeks)

How do we need to update the DIBP about our travel plans so that they can plan our ceremony accordingly (most probably after our return).
Im sure the ceremony would easliy take at least 6 months in current situations - July-Aug (even more than that)

Please share if you had similar situations...

Thanks
Mudassar

 

[hasan30]

The processing times on Immigration website have been update to 10 months. I think people waiting from april 2021, should get an invite next month for the 6th april ceremony. Hopefully!!!

 

[bluesky50]

The processing times on Immigration website have been update to 10 months. I think people waiting from april 2021, should get an invite next month for the 6th april ceremony. Hopefully!!!

View attachment 101177

the "90% applications are processed in" column said 8months in Dec 2021, and then 9months in Jan 2022, and now in Feb 2022 10months... I assume they are just going to adjust that value to reflect the reality of processing times

 

[farazshah121]

Approved in April 2021. Still waiting for ceremony Date

 

[bus_wrecker]

Approved in April 2021. Still waiting for ceremony Date

I'm in the same boat as you. Approved in April 2021 - still no word / news on the Ceremony Date

 

[Prasadvidz]

Hi all,

We passed our test and received the approval letter yesterday 22/02/22. We come under Parramatta Council . I know it's way too early but going by the current timelines when can we expect our ceremonies as we are planning to travel overseas. Also on the City of Parramatta Council Website they've mentioned that the waiting time for City of Parramatta Residents is 6 months for the ceremony is that still inline considering the backlog of candidates from Parra Council awaiting ceremony invite

Cheers!

 

[hasan30]

Hi all,

We passed our test and received the approval letter yesterday 22/02/22. We come under Parramatta Council . I know it's way too early but going by the current timelines when can we expect our ceremonies as we are planning to travel overseas. Also on the City of Parramatta Council Website they've mentioned that the waiting time for City of Parramatta Residents is 6 months for the ceremony is that still inline considering the backlog of candidates from Parra Council awaiting ceremony invite

Cheers!

It probably wont happen in 6 months, that’s something they have on their website. People here are waiting since April 2021 for a ceremony so you can have an idea on how long will it take. But again things can always chnage, you can always get lucky.

 

[Prasadvidz]

It probably wont happen in 6 months, that’s something they have on their website. People here are waiting since April 2021 for a ceremony so you can have an idea on how long will it take. But again things can always chnage, you can always get lucky.

Thanks Hasan. If that's the case then we are might consider moving to a different council with less turnaround time for ceremony invitation.

 

[NB]

Thanks Hasan. If that's the case then we are might consider moving to a different council with less turnaround time for ceremony invitation.

DHA has created such a situation that you just can’t become a citizen before 18 to 24 months from application
in the areas where the tests are faster , the ceremonies are delayed and vice versa
So even if you move to a council with faster ceremonies ( I really doubt you will find one ) , DHA May not allot you the ceremony
Cheers

 

[Prasadvidz]

DHA has created such a situation that you just can’t become a citizen before 18 to 24 months from application
in the areas where the tests are faster , the ceremonies are delayed and vice versa
So even if you move to a council with faster ceremonies ( I really doubt you will find one ) , DHA May not allot you the ceremony
Cheers

Thanks NB. Do we know why the DHA wants candidates to wait 18 to 24 months? Do they do it on purpose or its just the way its been designed.
Cheers!

 

[NB]

Thanks NB. Do we know why the DHA wants candidates to wait 18 to 24 months? Do they do it on purpose or its just the way its been designed.
Cheers!

God knows, or probably even HE doesn’t know
It’s all politics, policies and red tapes
Cheers

 

[Mudassar_SM]

DHA has created such a situation that you just can’t become a citizen before 18 to 24 months from application
in the areas where the tests are faster , the ceremonies are delayed and vice versa
So even if you move to a council with faster ceremonies ( I really doubt you will find one ) , DHA May not allot you the ceremony
Cheers

May not be true for all
One of my friend got approved on 07Dec2022 and got invited for ceremony on 16Mar2022 @Hornsby Shire

 

[NB]

May not be true for all
One of my friend got approved on 07Dec2022 and got invited for ceremony on 16Mar2022 @Hornsby Shire

When did he apply ?
Cheers

 

[Mudassar_SM]

When did he apply ?
Cheers

mid Feb 2021

 

[dbimmigrant84]

When did he apply ?
Cheers

Hey NB, Out of curiosity what's your timeline?

 

[NB]

Hey NB, Out of curiosity what's your timeline?

Applied Dec 2020
Got the invite
Test in March ..not preponing as very busy with work
Cheers

 

[Inspiration]

Applied Dec 2020
Got the invite
Test in March ..not preponing as very busy with work
Cheers

Hey NB, are you working in NSW or VIC ? You must be a great asset to your company as you have been to this group.

Thanks for all the support and hope you have been providing on this forum.

 

[NB]

Hey NB, are you working in NSW or VIC ? You must be a great asset to your company as you have been to this group.

Thanks for all the support and hope you have been providing on this forum.

VIC