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#2767041 26-Aug-2021 15:01

Nikkim:

Thanks that would be great! I was contacted a couple of days ago (10 months and one day since my application was submitted) to confirm details so hopefully not long now :)

Sounds like they are working through Level 4 then. 👍

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#2767046 26-Aug-2021 15:21

cshwone:

freitasm:

The ceremony has to happen as it is when you swear allegiance to Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith (unless the status quo changes before your ceremony).

Not true. Last year it was:

https://www.dia.govt.nz/press.nsf/d77da9b523f12931cc256ac5000d19b6/7b9a287c7b81d2c9cc258534000e4f50!OpenDocument

"Those already approved for citizenship will be sent their citizenship certificates. Further information is available at citizenship.govt.nz"

Yes thats correct, last year certificates were sent out during lockdown and you weren't required to attend a ceremony.

I emailed the local council contact on my invite and they already replied; they are waiting for direction from DIA which they may get tomorrow when the lockdown levels are evaluated. They also said that we would need to be at least level 2 for it to go ahead (and that even at level 2 they would need to reduce numbers).

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#2767047 26-Aug-2021 15:23

Also this is on the DIA website as of 7 days ago (https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/how-to-apply-for-nz-citizenship/citizenship-ceremonies)

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#2767055 26-Aug-2021 15:31

Yes, I was just being pedantic and post her full title.

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#2767842 27-Aug-2021 20:12

Nikkim:

Mrsd411:

That's awesome. Not long now. 😀

Given t

Can you confirm please ? Did you contacted them during lockdown ?? and they are working ?? If they are working this lockdown would be great

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#2767857 27-Aug-2021 21:13

I'm trying to lodge my citizenship application. Today is my 240th day.

I'm having issue with the identity check. DIA need to verify in realtime my identity and I need the email link to do it which hasn't arrived yet.

It has been 6 hours since the last time I tried to cancel the previous invite in the hope they'll send a new one.

Could it be the lockdown or the weekend.

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#2768320 29-Aug-2021 12:05

Divhon88:

I'm trying to lodge my citizenship application. Today is my 240th day.

I'm having issue with the identity check. DIA need to verify in realtime my identity and I need the email link to do it which hasn't arrived yet.

It has been 6 hours since the last time I tried to cancel the previous invite in the hope they'll send a new one.

Could it be the lockdown or the weekend.

Got it sorted, was using a device without a camera hence the prompt to verify real-time didn't worked. I used my phone instead.

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#2769163 31-Aug-2021 09:55

Just an update.

The local council emailed me this morning to say my citizenship ceremony has been cancelled due to the current lockdown levels. They said DIA will be in touch to advise what will happen next - but Im guessing the certificate will be posted out.

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#2769279 31-Aug-2021 11:28

tchart:

Just an update.

The local council emailed me this morning to say my citizenship ceremony has been cancelled due to the current lockdown levels. They said DIA will be in touch to advise what will happen next - but Im guessing the certificate will be posted out.

Thanks for the update. It's helpful know what to expect with the lockdown and ceremonies :)

Nikkim

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#2769706 1-Sep-2021 10:44

rdjr1719:

I applied mid-October 2020

Received an email from DIA to confirm name, dob, etc on the 14th of July.

Still no news until now.

Have you heard back yet?

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#2771377 3-Sep-2021 14:35

Nikkim:

rdjr1719:

I applied mid-October 2020

Received an email from DIA to confirm name, dob, etc on the 14th of July.

Still no news until now.

Have you heard back yet?

Hey,
Couldn't re-log in to that account.

Haven't heard anything. I did email earlier this week as a reply to the email from DIA to get an update but nothing. I am based in Akld though so I dunno if they are operational.

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#2773534 7-Sep-2021 12:45

Any update on Nz citizenship application for December 2020 ??

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#2773627 7-Sep-2021 13:54

I applied in December 2020, nothing yet. Because of this delay, now I have to renew both wife's & my existing passport ($120 per person) and then transfer the visa to the new passport ($$) and then cancel the passport once the citizenship is approved :(

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