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Hi Group,

1. For the couple, is each member is required to submit their own application through their own immi or it can be done through one immi ?
You can use the same Immi for any number of applications for family
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Hi there, i am currently overseas and my citizenship application status is approved. the thing is i havent received any notice of online or physical ceremony so far.

i have seen on the homeaffair web saying they can consider a overseas cerenmony at australia embassy? has anyone heard of such overseas ceremony?
 
Hi there, i am currently overseas and my citizenship application status is approved. the thing is i havent received any notice of online or physical ceremony so far.

i have seen on the homeaffair web saying they can consider a overseas cerenmony at australia embassy? has anyone heard of such overseas ceremony?
That generally requires ministerial discretion
But due to covid, they may have relaxed the rules
You can your local embassy and enquire the possibilities
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Question on Parent Details

1) Mother's last/family name was changed after marriage. I just realized looking at Form-80 submitted during the PR application, that I missed to mention her Maiden name at that time. For the Citizenship application, do I mention details of her Maiden name or just leave it exactly same as submitted in Form-80.

2) If I go ahead with adding details of her Maiden name in Citizenship application, will they be requesting any related documents?

Thank you
Can someone guide here please.

Thanks
 
Can someone guide here please.

Thanks
Question on Parent Details

1) Mother's last/family name was changed after marriage. I just realized looking at Form-80 submitted during the PR application, that I missed to mention her Maiden name at that time. For the Citizenship application, do I mention details of her Maiden name or just leave it exactly same as submitted in Form-80.

2) If I go ahead with adding details of her Maiden name in Citizenship application, will they be requesting any related documents?

Thank you
Enter her accurate name as per her current port. It doesn't matter if you made that mistake when you submitted your PR but ensure you do not repeat the same mistake again. This will make things easier when you try to apply for any future visas for her.
 
Hi, Melbourne boy here applying for citizenship. In my application, I put "Canberra" as a preferred place for the interview/test. Do you think this will help speed up my application? I know in ACT, applications are processed much faster (in fact, in any other state, they are processed faster than VIC).
 
Hi, Melbourne boy here applying for citizenship. In my application, I put "Canberra" as a preferred place for the interview/test. Do you think this will help speed up my application? I know in ACT, applications are processed much faster (in fact, in any other state, they are processed faster than VIC).
You can put what you like, but it will be processed in Vic and test centre will be melbourne
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why is there a Q in the application form about selecting a test centre then?
It may be for peoples halfway between 2 centres
Moreover not every question on government forms make sense to mortals
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Hi. I intend to submit my citizenship application, but i do not have identity declaration form at the movement and may not be able to get that until after the holidays. I intend to submit it asap to get myself in a queue. Is it possible to attach forms/pictures with the application after submitting the application like with a PR application ?

Secondly, for my children (above 6 years) arrived in Australia for less than a year. As they have also got a PR, i intend to include them in the application. Now i also have to sign an identity declaration for them. My doctor may sign the identity declaration as she knows me for past several years, however kids have been to her for only 8-9 months ago. Can it be an issue if the kids have been here in Aus for 8-9 months and Dr signs the form saying she knows for 1 year. If it could be an issue, whats the best possible way out ?

Thanks.
 
Hi. I intend to submit my citizenship application, but i do not have identity declaration form at the movement and may not be able to get that until after the holidays. I intend to submit it asap to get myself in a queue. Is it possible to attach forms/pictures with the application after submitting the application like with a PR application ?

Secondly, for my children (above 6 years) arrived in Australia for less than a year. As they have also got a PR, i intend to include them in the application. Now i also have to sign an identity declaration for them. My doctor may sign the identity declaration as she knows me for past several years, however kids have been to her for only 8-9 months ago. Can it be an issue if the kids have been here in Aus for 8-9 months and Dr signs the form saying she knows for 1 year. If it could be an issue, whats the best possible way out ?

Thanks.
Form 1195 and endorsed photograph is mandatory documents and you cannot submit the citizenship application before ing them.

For children under 6 years of age, declaration can be completed by an Australian citizen (or citizen of the child’s country of residence if applying from outside Australia) who has known the child for less than 12 months. If the child is 6 years or over then the minimum 12 months known period cannot be waived off.
 
Hello,

I have a query regarding the document to be provided as Evidence of Birth Name, DOB & Gender.

Since I do not have my birth certificate, I had provided my 10th Marksheet instead in my citizenship application. Now when I received my interview appointment letter, I noticed that it states the document should contain details of my parents.

My marksheet (issued by Maharashtra State Board, India) does not contain my parents name. Is this mandatory and if yes, is there any alternate document that I can provide.
 
Hello,

I have a query regarding the document to be provided as Evidence of Birth Name, DOB & Gender.

Since I do not have my birth certificate, I had provided my 10th Marksheet instead in my citizenship application. Now when I received my interview appointment letter, I noticed that it states the document should contain details of my parents.

My marksheet (issued by Maharashtra State Board, India) does not contain my parents name. Is this mandatory and if yes, is there any alternate document that I can provide.
Try AAdhaar card
Cheers
 
It may be for peoples halfway between 2 centres
Moreover not every question on government forms make sense to mortals
Cheers
I salute your patience...
 
Hi All

How important it is to translate the document using Australian NAATI agent? For citizenship application by conferral, I have received a new PCC from China that is already translated (original doc is in Chinese language) to English by Chinese authority. In this case, do I again have to apply to NAATI here to translate the same certificate?

Regards - Raiyan
 
Hi All

How important it is to translate the document using Australian NAATI agent? For citizenship application by conferral, I have received a new PCC from China that is already translated (original doc is in Chinese language) to English by Chinese authority. In this case, do I again have to apply to NAATI here to translate the same certificate?

Regards - Raiyan
If the English translation is a part of the certificate, meaning that the certificate was issued in Chinese and English, then no need to get it done again
But if it was done by some other agency, then it’s best to get it done by a NAATI translator
Cheers
 
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