It has been pointed out that the reform of the naturalization bill has been permanently shelved. Let`s take a look at the harshest Australian naturalization Act.
The new naturalization law has been shelved
Australian media reported that government will shelve the naturalization exam.
Earlier, government proposed to raise the naturalization English requirement to IELTS (IELTS) 6 points. But after intense debate in the Senate, the standard was eventually reduced to a "medium" level, or IELTS 5 points.
[法]certificate of naturalization
The reforms also include banning applicants for two years if they fail to get the required scores three times in a row.
Immigrants applying for naturalization were also asked to take an English test and answer questions about Australian values.
Australian immigrants minister David Coleman
"government presented a detailed plan for the future Australian population in March this year and is ready to fully implement it," minister Coleman, an migrant, said in an interview. "government will continue to monitor naturalization requirements and the continuation of broader naturalization programs to ensure the best chance of success for those who want to be citizen in Australia."
Therefore, the naturalization test will also be carried out in accordance with the current requirements, that is, 20 multiple choice questions, 75% of the correct answers can be passed.
From January to November 30 last year, 85267 people took the naturalization test, of whom 4807 failed the first exam and 3381 passed it again. 1213 of them failed three times.
But that does not mean that government will not relax its requirements for naturalised applicants, and immigration will also regulate naturalization programs to ensure the success of naturalized citizen in Australia.
It is reported that the government has no plans to continue the previous proposed naturalization reform. But David Coleman also stressed that the permanent quota is limited to 160000 is bound to be implemented!
Current naturalization examination
Application conditions
To apply for naturalization, you need to submit the application form and make an appointment for the exam. You are free to choose paper applications, online applications, or telephone applications, but are usually online faster.
It is important to note that the living time requirements should be met when submitting the form, that is,
1. Legal residence in Australia for four years before application.
two. Get Australian permanent resident status, that is, PR for 12 months (1 year). Within four years, leave shall not have more than one year in Australia and leave the country for more than 90 days in the year in which the application is submitted.
Examination and approval time
The examination and approval time is about a year. After that, the immigration office will require eligible people to take the naturalization examination.
Naturalization examination
The materials required for naturalization exams are slightly more complex. In addition to passports, birth notarization and two other identifiable materials (such as driver`s license, student ID, bank card, medicare, etc.) are required.
Together, the three documents need to contain your photo, signature; current address; name, sex, and date of birth.
Like many popular exams, the naturalization exam is an English closed-paper exam. Mobile phones and electronic devices need to be turned off.
The exam time is 45 minutes, and the application for help should be completed within 90 minutes.
The total score was 100 points and 75 points were passed. That is, 20 multiple choice questions to answer 15 correctly. The contents of the exam have been briefly described earlier, and the title comes from (Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)., Australia`s citizen identity, our Common Link, on the website of the Immigration Office.
The answers are in this book:
Actually, there`s a simplified Chinese version.
In particular, the Migration Board declared that it was the only formal and legal opportunity.
The electronic version of the machine is 39 pages long, but this is illustrated and textual, and it is also divided into testable section (and non-testable section (interest reading section).
Examination style
Here`s the problem:
Yes, the exam is English. How much can you answer correctly?
The answer is here:
News review
The provisions of the new naturalization Act are as follows and are not implemented now.
On February 7, 2018, a new naturalization bill was submitted to parliament.
After the last miscarriage, the terms of the new bill have not been reduced as previously said, but have become even more difficult.
Australian citizen legislation Amendment (commitment to strengthen Australia`s citizen status and other measures) Act 2018
Changes have been made on the original basis.
The conditions are more demanding.
Mandatory commencement of enforcement
The specific implementation date of the amendment will be officially announced later.
If the entry into force date of the bill is not announced within six months of the passage of the bill, the amendment bill will automatically enter into force six months later!
The period of residence becomes eight years
The current residence time requirements for naturalization are as follows:
Has resided in Australia for four years prior to the application, and within these four years at least one year (that is, 12 months) must be PR status;
In all, leave Australia shall not last more than one year in these four years, and leave Australia shall not exceed 90 days in the year of naturalization.
The length of residence in Australia as a temporary resident (such as a student visa) before becoming a permanent resident can be recognized and calculated in the new residence requirement, and the residence time of the temporary resident for up to three years can be recognized. In other words, he has lived as a temporary resident in Australia for three years before becoming a permanent resident, and after obtaining permanent resident status, he can apply for citizen for one year.
But this time the new rules are intensified, directly demanding to rise to 8 years!
English requirements or four six
The draft is still maintained on previously controversial English issues.
Competent English is the level of four six at IELTS.
Immigrants minister can disqualify from citizen
Minister may rescind a decision in writing.
brief summary
From the point of view of the bill, it will come into effect by August at the latest.
If a friend with a naturalization idea, decide as soon as possible, it is still in accordance with the old naturalization conditions.
