Traveling while Citizenship Application is still 'RECEIVED'

JuneDockets said:

Hi All,

I'm hoping someone could answer a few questions, I apologise if these questions have come up before. If someone could point me to the right direction, that would be greatly appreciated

I applied for citizenship by conferral last Aug 2022, status of application is still 'RECEIVED'. When I filled out the application, I said yes when asked if I had plans to depart Australia within 12 months of the application.

I am now planning to go overseas in May (and maybe November)

My questions are:

• Do I need to let Immi/someone know that I will out of Australia for a few weeks? How and how soon?
• What is the next stage to received?
• What would happen if my application gets processed from received to the next stage and I'm overseas?

TIA!

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Hi, Yes you do need to advise on your application your overseas travel dates. You can update your information online through your application to add your travel details. As your application will clearly state your travel dates the department will be fully aware you are overseas during that time and will not arrange any appointments during that time.
Next stage is your interview and citizenship test date, which is all done at the same time.
If you are unsure how to update online application you may be able to receive help by calling.....