This is my 2nd post but Ii am thankful to you all for this helpful forum. I just added my naturalisation processing timeline which was only 5 weeks from application to approval. Was impressed with how fast the turnaround was, and how - relative to the ILR process - straightforward the BC application was. I'm looking forward to having dual citizenship like the rest of my family!
But now I'm a tad confused. I have my approval letters and an appointment for a private ceremony (first group available was in late December). It's coming up to holiday season and I have work travel booked for mid November, holiday Dec/Jan and work travel in February next year.
I am trying to 'line my ducks up' and would appreciate some clarity if anyone can offer it.
Here's a draft timeline for applying for BC first passport:
- Citizenship ceremony / certificate 15 November,
- Return my BRP 16 November (I understand I can't use this once I have the certificate?)
- *Travel to and from the continent for work for 4 days on Australian passport*
- Submit BC application online 21 November
- Send supporting documents off 22 November
- Cross my fingers for 3-4 weeks
- Xmas travel to continent with Australian and BC passports end Dec/start Jan
- Work Travel start Feb 2020
In all this time I really only have 2 tight windows of approx 4 weeks in the next 3 months where I don't have pre-existing travel commitments. So hoping I have picked the best of a tricky bunch... what do you think?
Many thanks in advance