Security checking
What is the new provision about security?
The new provisions in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 prohibit the approval of a citizenship applicant who is assessed by ASIO as a risk to the security of Australia. This will apply to all applications, that is, for citizenship by descent, by conferral and for resumption.
Will the new provision about security checking mean that it will take longer for me to become a citizen?
Not necessarily. Citizenship applications can take up to 30 days to process. However, it is possible that security checks may result in some applications taking slightly longer to process.
In terms of making the pledge of commitment, approved applicants are usually provided with details of their ceremony within three (3) months or so of their application being approved. This will not change.