Can you travel overseas while waiting for Australian citizenship?

Your citizenship application has nothing to do with your travel rights. What you should find out is whether your Permanent Residency (PR) Visa is still in effect. If your PR has expired and you intend to travel overseas, you will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) in order to return to Australia.

Can I travel abroad while my citizenship application is pending?

There are no travel restrictions after filling out Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization. That’s because, as a green card holder, you are already a permanent resident, which allows you to travel abroad while your application is pending.

Can you travel while applying for citizenship?

There are no restrictions on travel just because you’ve submitted Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. You continue to be a permanent resident with the ability to travel abroad and reenter with a valid permanent resident card.

How long does it take for Australian citizenship to be approved?

If you have applied for Australian citizenship by descent, 90\% of applications are processed within 5 months. If you have applied for Evidence of Australian citizenship, 90\% of applications are processed within 17 days.

Can I travel while my Australian citizenship application is in process?

When you are granted a permanent visa, you are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. This means you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in the 5 years from the date your permanent visa was granted, as long as your visa remains valid. After 5 years, your travel facility expires.

Can I travel before citizenship test?

This means you must be residing exclusively in the United States – not in any other country. You may travel to another country, including your home country, provided no other legal impediment precludes you from doing so.

Can I leave Australia while my citizenship application is in process?

If you have lodged an Australian citizenship application and then leave Australia, for the Department of Home Affairs to continue processing your application you need to return to Australia or provide an intended return date.

Can I travel after citizenship interview?

After the interview and before the oath, you will still have your non-US passport and your permanent residency card. You can travel internationally and return to the USA as a permanent resident with that documentation. You do not become a US citizen until you swear the oath. Do not miss the ceremony.

Why is Australian citizenship taking so long?

The acting immigration minister, Alan Tudge, said there was a backlog at the testing stage of the application process because “more people are applying and citizenship testing was shut down due to Covid-19”. Latest figures show 90\% of applications for Australian citizenship by conferral are decided within 28 months.

How long does it take for approval after citizenship test?

After the test Generally, you will receive an invitation to a ceremony within 6 months of your application being approved, but waiting times may vary. Check the citizenship processing times.