Citizenship Criteria Changes

If you are thinking of applying for Australian citizenship you are advised to apply soon. There ae several proposed changes to the citizenship criteria, set to change on the 1st of July 2018 (the next financial year).

The proposed changes include:

  • Residence increased from 1 year to 4 years.
  • Sitting an English test to demonstrate a reasonable level of fluency.
  • Making the citizenship question test more stringent by adding more questions.
  • Evidence that the individual has integrated into the Australian community.
  • Altering the wording of the Australian Values Statements and the pledge to emphasis allegiance to the Australian Country.

Immigration Lawyers Sydney

If you apply for citizenship to one of the Immigration Lawyers Sydney present has then you will be assessed under the present legal requirements, which are less strict.

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