Issues regarding the transfer of citizenship from a green card (Permanent Residant -> PR) in Australia, including the conditions and procedures for applying for naturalization, issues related to the naturalization exam, and citizenship rights and obligations

Submit the application form and make an appointment for the exam - Interview, test - apply for naturalization - approval - take the oath - get a passport. The following is a detailed explanation of these six steps:

1. Submit the application form and make an appointment for the test:

Submit Application forms and scheduled examinations can be applied in writing (paper), online (online) or over the phone.

Written applications and telephone applications need to send the form and other materials to your nearest immigration office; the address for online applications is .immi.gov.au/citz/applyNow.do?form=1300t; To apply by phone, call 131880.

No matter how you apply, the form you need to fill in is Form 1300t. People over 18 years old and under 60 years old need to fill out this form.

When the Immigration Bureau receives your application, it will notify you of the time and place of the exam; the interval is usually about half a month to three months. If the exam is due and you feel unprepared, you can apply to defer the exam.

Note that when you submit the application form and make an appointment for the test, you must have met the requirements for residence time in Australia, and you cannot make an appointment for the test in advance.

2. Interview and examination:

On the day of the naturalization examination, you must arrive at the examination center 30 minutes before the examination time. Because you need to register in English and answer questions about identification; this is not only a re-confirmation of your identity and eligibility, but also an appointment. The appointment time generally ranges from 15 minutes to 2 hours, so please remember to bring your identification document and appointment confirmation letter. After completing these procedures, you can take the exam.

The required identification documents are listed in detail in the appointment letter, and they are required to be original or notarized. The materials that must be brought are: birth certificate, passport and two other identity documents with photos, signatures and residential addresses (such as driver's license, bank card, Medicare card, student ID card, etc.). If you have changed your name before, you need to bring an official certification document from the Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry to prove your previous name and current name; some people take their husband's surname after marriage. If the registration is outside Australia, you must go to the Australian Registry in advance. Register with the Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry and bring notarized documents recognized by the registry on the day of the exam. If you are unable to provide these materials, please contact the Immigration Department before the exam to see if other materials can be provided instead; the contact number is 131880. In addition, the materials provided must be in English; if the originals are not in English, they need to be certified by Australia. translators for translation.

If you take the citizenship test in Australia, you will receive the Citizenship Test Result immediately after the test is completed. The test center staff will give you a printed result; if you fail, There will be instructions telling you which areas you need to revise more; if you pass the exam, there will be instructions telling you how to submit your application for Australian citizenship. If you took the naturalization test outside Australia, you will not receive the results immediately because the test papers have to be sent back to Australia for review before the results are known; for detailed information, you need to contact the nearest Australian Immigration Office.

For those who cannot take the naturalization test, an interview may be arranged. This interview is to inform you that you understand the nature of the citizenship application, have basic knowledge of English and understand the rights and obligations of Australian citizens.

3. Apply for naturalization:

The materials required to apply for naturalization are:

(1) After you pass the naturalization test, you can get it at that time A Citizenship Test Result (pass) and a serial number;

(2) Original passport;

(3) Domestic criminal record certificate;

( 4) Medicare card, two bank cards with your name, etc. can prove your identity;

(5) Photo of JP’s signature (Friends who apply for naturalization six months after the exam must take the photo and JP’s signature before taking the exam Friends who apply for entry immediately can ignore this item);

(6) A 1300t form;

(7) Application fee of $260 Australian dollars.

4. Approval:

After submitting the application, the next step is to wait. Some will be approved on the spot; some will need to wait a week to be approved, and then you will receive a confirmation letter from the Immigration Bureau.

The Council will then send a letter informing you of the time for the swearing-in ceremony; the waiting time for naturalization is generally 3 to 6 months, and you will usually receive notification 3 weeks before the date of the ceremony.

Note that if you leave Australia at this time, your application will be stopped until you come back (so it is best not to fill in YES for the Proposed Overseas Travel option). When filling in the "Place of Oath", be sure to fill in the Council where you live.

5. Oath:

The oath ceremony usually lasts about two hours, including the parent/ Children under the age of 16 in the mother's application do not have to attend the naturalization ceremony. They can become Australian citizens at the same time as their parents.

You need to arrive at the swearing-in location half an hour in advance, bring your notification letter and driver's license to the front desk to sign in; after signing in, you will be given your seat number, and then you just need to wait in your seat. Friends and family will sit on both sides. . There will be a booklet with the oath procedure, oath, and national lyrics at your seat.

The oath-taking ceremony started on time. After some people gave speeches and congratulations, the conductor led everyone forward row by row to take the oath. When taking the oath, the oath-taking host reads one sentence and the oath taker follows it; then they issue a certificate of citizenship and receive souvenirs (an olive tree, paper on civil rights and obligations, a list of regional councilors, and a voter registration form). After singing the Australian national anthem, you can Leave. Before leaving the venue, you must check and fill in your information (contact information, driver's license number) on the "voter registration form" and hand it to the staff. After the swearing-in ceremony, there will be desserts and drinks.

6. Get a passport:

Once you know the specific time of your naturalization, you can make an appointment at the post office or Passport Gov (www.passports.gov.au) at the earliest the day after naturalization. ) interview. Generally, you need to make an appointment at the post office closest to your home. The appointment phone number is 131318. The materials you need to prepare are:

(1) Citizenship Certificate;

(2) Existing passport (Foreign Passport) and copy, or Birth Certificate;

(3) Medicare card, driver’s license, credit card or other bank card;

(4) Two pieces Photos signed by the Guarantor;

(5) Application For An Australian Passport form signed by the Guarantor;

(6) Application fee of 226 Australian dollars.

Note that it is recommended to take the passport photo in advance. The general size requirement is 35mm-40mm wide x 45mm-50mm high; after filling out the Application For An Australian Passport form (available online or at the post office), let someone get to know you. A guarantor who is more than 12 months old will help you sign the form and photos.

You will receive your Australian passport within 10 working days; if it is urgent, it will be received in 2 to 3 days, and the expedited fee is $78 Australian dollars. The passport can be mailed to your home, or you can pick it up at the Passport Office (recommended). While you are waiting for your passport, you will have an inquiry number. You can use the number to check the status of your passport application online, and you will also be told when to pick it up.

The post office’s website for applying for a new passport: https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/Newppt/index.aspx