AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

dy3p · October 2021

Mga kapatid, tanong lang po. Mejo mixed kasi nakukuha kong sagot pero for a married couple, kailangan po bang separate immiaccounts in applying for a citizenship meaning 2 separate applications? TIA.

jmban33 · October 2021

you can have multiple applications in one immiaccount

xiaolico · October 2021

Question naman, mag apply na ako citizenship sa end of the month. kailangan ko pa ba ng updated NBI clearance? o lahat ng requirements nung PR application ko, yun lang din kailangan ko? Same din sa question above, puwede ako mag apply para sa wife ko diba? using my immi account? meaning 1 immi account tapos 2 applications? tama ba?

dy3p · October 2021

@jmban33 said:
you can have multiple applications in one immiaccount

Thank you boss.

notinadelaide · October 2021

hi all! i posted this on Q&A a few days ago- probably the wrong discussion board.
i haven't been back in pinoyau in maybe 5 years now. how's everyone doing in this pandemic? keeping well and safe, i hope. i'm just wondering, for those who have just acquired your australian citizenship, do you guys immediately apply to re-acquire your philippine citizenship (for dual status)? or you just wait it out until you have to to travel back to the philippines? thank you po sa may sagot nito xx

notinadelaide · October 2021

@dy3p said:
Mga kapatid, tanong lang po. Mejo mixed kasi nakukuha kong sagot pero for a married couple, kailangan po bang separate immiaccounts in applying for a citizenship meaning 2 separate applications? TIA.

my husby and i made separate applications in separate accounts but we submitted at the same time. there was no issue. we had the interview and sat the test together and also taken oath together.

dy3p · October 2021

@notinadelaide said:

@dy3p said:
Mga kapatid, tanong lang po. Mejo mixed kasi nakukuha kong sagot pero for a married couple, kailangan po bang separate immiaccounts in applying for a citizenship meaning 2 separate applications? TIA.

my husby and i made separate applications in separate accounts but we submitted at the same time. there was no issue. we had the interview and sat the test together and also taken oath together.

Thank you po.

gabetrotter111 · October 2021

Hi

Has anyone here applied for citizenship recently in Victoria? Mine was lodged on 30 July 2021, and since then, Home Affairs Department has not dropped any hints yet as to when my test schedule is. It appears Victoria is lagging in terms of sorting applications quickly.

Meanwhile, any tip on fast tracking applications or any sort of enlightenment as to why its taking awhile would be greatly appreciated. It's quite a challenge to just carry on hearing others experiences vary greatly.

Thank you in advance.

--Gabriel from Melbourne

Captain_A · October 2021

@gabetrotter111 said:
Hi

Has anyone here applied for citizenship recently in Victoria? Mine was lodged on 30 July 2021, and since then, Home Affairs Department has not dropped any hints yet as to when my test schedule is. It appears Victoria is lagging in terms of sorting applications quickly.

Meanwhile, any tip on fast tracking applications or any sort of enlightenment as to why its taking awhile would be greatly appreciated. It's quite a challenge to just carry on hearing others experiences vary greatly.

Thank you in advance.

--Gabriel from Melbourne

someone from vic applied sept 2020, no update yet.. approx they say 10-14mons from application date before having a test date.

but since opening up may happen soon, this may speed up waiting times..

Gabetrotter1 · October 2021

Hi @Captain_A

Thanks for your response. That's insane, 2020 omgeee.

Yeah hopefully reopening would somehow speed up the process. I need to travel in June next year, and the longer it gets delayed, the slimmer the chance of making my travel plans happen.

engineer20 · October 2021

@Gabetrotter1 said:
Hi @Captain_A

Thanks for your response. That's insane, 2020 omgeee.

Yeah hopefully reopening would somehow speed up the process. I need to travel in June next year, and the longer it gets delayed, the slimmer the chance of making my travel plans happen.

@Gabetrotter1 medyo gipit sa oras kung target mo by June makapagtravel with AU passport. With reopening of borders, mas lalo sigurong babagal ang citizenship processing kasi yung ibang COs ay mapupunta na sa processing ng other visas.

agentKams · October 2021

@Gabetrotter1 it took us almost 1 year for the citizenship exam. July 2020 applied - test date May 2021.
Till now waiting pa sa oathtaking and this is in Regional QLD already.

Gabetrotter1 · October 2021

Thanks, @engineer20 and @agentKams.

Do you somehow guys know any way to speed up the process? Though it appears applicants from Victoria seem to have taken a heavier toll on delays which could have been the result of Covid restrictions, I still see some cases where citizenship applications get completed in less than a year.

As mentioned, I have a trip coming in June 2022, and with my PR visa is expiring in the same month, I would be torn between applying for a returning resident visa and wait for my citizenship's approval. In my opinion, I don't think applying for a returning resident visa is smart; however, maybe the only way, whilst your citizenship is pending. I was, in fact, thinking that maybe I could use my travel reason to fast track my application, and hope that it would fall under compassionate grounds.

What do you guys reckon is the most suitable course of action in my case?

Looking forward to seeing your response.

--Gabriel

audreamer101 · October 2021

@Gabetrotter1 said:
Thanks, @engineer20 and @agentKams.

Do you somehow guys know any way to speed up the process? Though it appears applicants from Victoria seem to have taken a heavier toll on delays which could have been the result of Covid restrictions, I still see some cases where citizenship applications get completed in less than a year.

As mentioned, I have a trip coming in June 2022, and with my PR visa is expiring in the same month, I would be torn between applying for a returning resident visa and wait for my citizenship's approval. In my opinion, I don't think applying for a returning resident visa is smart; however, maybe the only way, whilst your citizenship is pending. I was, in fact, thinking that maybe I could use my travel reason to fast track my application, and hope that it would fall under compassionate grounds.

What do you guys reckon is the most suitable course of action in my case?

Looking forward to seeing your response.

--Gabriel

If I were you, mag-aapply nalang ako ng return resident visa if you really need to go back sa Pinas. Why gamble for something that has no assurance?And I don’t think there is such a thing as compassionate grounds for fast tracking applications.

If your grounds for travel is really important for whatever reasons, bakit may pang hihinayang to spend xxx amount of dollars. I went home last 2019 and did not bother the cost of my travel just to get home as it was REALLY REALLY needed.

Just my two cents here. Thanks and hope everything goes well on your end. Cheers.

Gabetrotter1 · October 2021

Hi @audreamer101

Thank you for your response.

I didn't say I was concerned about spending money on my trip. I just find it dense to obtain a 'returning resident visa' whilst a citizenship application is in progress.

As for my destination, I'm afraid it's not our home country. I am en route back to London to visit my sister who has been left with her kids alone whilst her soldier husband is currently dispatched in Syria for military exercises hence I brought up 'compassionate grounds' and help her carry on with her parental duties. However, if you reckon Home Affairs won't consider my travel reason, then maybe you're right, 'returning resident visa' might suffice.

Sincerely,
Gabriel

@audreamer101 said:

@Gabetrotter1 said:
Thanks, @engineer20 and @agentKams.

Do you somehow guys know any way to speed up the process? Though it appears applicants from Victoria seem to have taken a heavier toll on delays which could have been the result of Covid restrictions, I still see some cases where citizenship applications get completed in less than a year.

As mentioned, I have a trip coming in June 2022, and with my PR visa is expiring in the same month, I would be torn between applying for a returning resident visa and wait for my citizenship's approval. In my opinion, I don't think applying for a returning resident visa is smart; however, maybe the only way, whilst your citizenship is pending. I was, in fact, thinking that maybe I could use my travel reason to fast track my application, and hope that it would fall under compassionate grounds.

What do you guys reckon is the most suitable course of action in my case?

Looking forward to seeing your response.

--Gabriel

If I were you, mag-aapply nalang ako ng return resident visa if you really need to go back sa Pinas. Why gamble for something that has no assurance?And I don’t think there is such a thing as compassionate grounds for fast tracking applications.

If your grounds for travel is really important for whatever reasons, bakit may pang hihinayang to spend xxx amount of dollars. I went home last 2019 and did not bother the cost of my travel just to get home as it was REALLY REALLY needed.

Just my two cents here. Thanks and hope everything goes well on your end. Cheers.

agrande · October 2021

Hello, I called our council, Inner West NSW, just to get an update with their ceremony schedule. Magcoconduct daw sila ng virtual ceremony on 29th of Nov. Luckily, kasama kami doon. I think sa mga waiting galing sa Inner West Council baka part na din kayo ng list. 600 daw ang total attendees. Yung invitation will be sent next week.

xiaolico · November 2021

May ka-batch pa ba ako dito? Nag submit na kami ng AU citizenship application. Malapit na tayo sa finish line. 497 isa ha, mahal din siya. Baka may reviewer kayo, pahingi naman please.

archbunki · November 2021

good evening sa lahat. im not sure if natanong na ito, before.
im eligible to apply citizenship, kaso my toddler and husband has been here for 2 years plang they are both pr na din since 2020 (489 to 887), my question is, if mag aapply na ako pede ko isama ang anak ko 4 years old ( 2 years residency plang sya nd 1 year PR) or she has to comply with "4 years" residency and sa husband ko nlng sya sasabay when he is eligible? gusto ko sana mag tanong before ako mag check sa migration lawyer.
Reason ko lang to apply ahead is just in case na mag bago ang rule atleast citizen na ako and surely soon after my hubby and daughter will too. thank in advance sa mga sasagot po

engineer20 · November 2021

@archbunki said:
good evening sa lahat. im not sure if natanong na ito, before.
im eligible to apply citizenship, kaso my toddler and husband has been here for 2 years plang they are both pr na din since 2020 (489 to 887), my question is, if mag aapply na ako pede ko isama ang anak ko 4 years old ( 2 years residency plang sya nd 1 year PR) or she has to comply with "4 years" residency and sa husband ko nlng sya sasabay when he is eligible? gusto ko sana mag tanong before ako mag check sa migration lawyer.
Reason ko lang to apply ahead is just in case na mag bago ang rule atleast citizen na ako and surely soon after my hubby and daughter will too. thank in advance sa mga sasagot po

Pwede mong isabay yung anak mo sa application mo. Your husband naman needs to fulfill the residency requirement.

markymark5 · November 2021

@xiaolico said:
May ka-batch pa ba ako dito? Nag submit na kami ng AU citizenship application. Malapit na tayo sa finish line. 497 isa ha, mahal din siya. Baka may reviewer kayo, pahingi naman please.

Batchmate!

xiaolico · November 2021

@markymark5 said:

@xiaolico said:
May ka-batch pa ba ako dito? Nag submit na kami ng AU citizenship application. Malapit na tayo sa finish line. 497 isa ha, mahal din siya. Baka may reviewer kayo, pahingi naman please.

Batchmate!

Nag apply ka na din? eligible na? kamusta naman?

archbunki · November 2021

Thank you sisr!!
yes sasabay ko sya salamat again.

@engineer20 said:

@archbunki said:
good evening sa lahat. im not sure if natanong na ito, before.
im eligible to apply citizenship, kaso my toddler and husband has been here for 2 years plang they are both pr na din since 2020 (489 to 887), my question is, if mag aapply na ako pede ko isama ang anak ko 4 years old ( 2 years residency plang sya nd 1 year PR) or she has to comply with "4 years" residency and sa husband ko nlng sya sasabay when he is eligible? gusto ko sana mag tanong before ako mag check sa migration lawyer.
Reason ko lang to apply ahead is just in case na mag bago ang rule atleast citizen na ako and surely soon after my hubby and daughter will too. thank in advance sa mga sasagot po

Pwede mong isabay yung anak mo sa application mo. Your husband naman needs to fulfill the residency requirement.

Hunter_08 · November 2021

Hi guys, question lang, pwede po ba mag pasa ng application for citizenship if expired na yung PH passport? or need valid yung passport to be able to submit the application? mag expire na kasi yung passport ko soon and iniisip ko kung papa extend ko yung validity ng passport ko para lang makapag submit ako ng citizenship application. thank you!

fgs · November 2021

@Hunter_08 said:
Hi guys, question lang, pwede po ba mag pasa ng application for citizenship if expired na yung PH passport? or need valid yung passport to be able to submit the application? mag expire na kasi yung passport ko soon and iniisip ko kung papa extend ko yung validity ng passport ko para lang makapag submit ako ng citizenship application. thank you!

Yes, you can apply...don sa tanong na Do you have a valid passport? No lang sagot mo, then enter your expired passport details

Hunter_08 · November 2021

@fgs said:

@Hunter_08 said:
Hi guys, question lang, pwede po ba mag pasa ng application for citizenship if expired na yung PH passport? or need valid yung passport to be able to submit the application? mag expire na kasi yung passport ko soon and iniisip ko kung papa extend ko yung validity ng passport ko para lang makapag submit ako ng citizenship application. thank you!

Yes, you can apply...don sa tanong na Do you have a valid passport? No lang sagot mo, then enter your expired passport details

Thank you. at least hindi na pala need mag renew ng passport before mag apply ng citizenship.

Captain_A · November 2021

@Hunter_08 said:

@fgs said:

@Hunter_08 said:
Hi guys, question lang, pwede po ba mag pasa ng application for citizenship if expired na yung PH passport? or need valid yung passport to be able to submit the application? mag expire na kasi yung passport ko soon and iniisip ko kung papa extend ko yung validity ng passport ko para lang makapag submit ako ng citizenship application. thank you!

Yes, you can apply...don sa tanong na Do you have a valid passport? No lang sagot mo, then enter your expired passport details

Thank you. at least hindi na pala need mag renew ng passport before mag apply ng citizenship.

i would recommend, when safe to do so and you have plans to apply for dual citizenship, to renew your passport.

but you no need to wait for renewed passport to apply, gawin mo lng yung sinasabi sa taas with your expired passport and update your details once new passport is available.

a_bgail · November 2021

Hello guys,
Anybody who originally had their citizenship test last July 2021 but got cancelled because of lockdown and has received new schedule ? wondering when we will receive our new citizenship test schedule....
State is NSW.

Thanks!

Captain_A · November 2021

@a_bgail said:
Hello guys,
Anybody who originally had their citizenship test last July 2021 but got cancelled because of lockdown and has received new schedule ? wondering when we will receive our new citizenship test schedule....
State is NSW.

Thanks!

on other groups, i have not heard anyone with the same case as yours to have their new test dates in NSW.. hopefully it comes sooner.

agrande · November 2021

Graduate na din kami sa wakas. It's a long road but it's worth it. Salamat sa lahat ng mga tumulong sa journey namin. ano ng gagawin sa Philippine passport?

pink · November 2021

@xiaolico said:
May ka-batch pa ba ako dito? Nag submit na kami ng AU citizenship application. Malapit na tayo sa finish line. 497 isa ha, mahal din siya. Baka may reviewer kayo, pahingi naman please.

Just read yung downloadable file from the immigration website

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/our-common-bond

Or meron din sa podcast that you can listen to.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/listen-to-podcast