Australian Immigration Becoming An Australian Citizen by Ian Reed
Becoming an Australian citizen is the topic of this installment of our guide to emigrating to Australia. . .
To become a formal member of Australian society you need to apply for citizenship there. If you do so are accepted then your rights privileges opportunities will be equal to those who were born in the country you'll no longer need to apply for visas to reside there.
To apply for it you must be aged 18 years or over; be of good character; be a permanent resident in the country at the time of application & have lawfully resided there for at least 2 4 years ; be likely to reside in Australia for the foreseeable future. You must also pass a citizenship test which is in English consists of 20 multiple choice questions on various aspects history culture laws citizen responsibilities etc. of Australia.
Information advice regarding methods of application the application process fees can be found on the website of the Department of Immigration Culture DIAC . Carefully read through this before downloading an application form form website or collecting a paper version from a branch of the Australian High Commission. At $200 per application itn't cheap so be sure that you're eligible have all the necessary documentation before proceeding.
The status of the visa you have when you apply or any future ones you apply for won't be affected by a failed citizenship application but you won't get your application fee returned to you. to save yourself both the time expense incurred by an unsuccessful application though either ineligibility or incorrect documentation you might want to consider consulting with a migration agent who will be able to advise on your likelihood of gaining citizenship also guide you through the process.
Once the application process is complete you've satisfied all of the citizenship requirements you'll be required to make the Pledge of Commitment. This is done at a special ceremony which will culminate in you being presented with a Citizenship Certificate by an official form Australian government.
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