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Australia’s Newest Citizen (pending pledge)

Posted by saba on June 19th, 2008 — Posted in Family

Dear Mrs Moghbelpour
I am pleased to advise you that your application for the conferral of Australian citizenship has been approved. On behalf of the Government and people of Australia, I would like to congratulate you on your decision to become an Australian citizen.

Australian citizenship is the common bond that unites all Australians. Today Australians come from more than two hundred different cultural backgrounds. Becoming an Australian citizen means that you have adopted as your home a country which respects the diverse cultural inheritance of all its citizens.

It is a symbol of commitment to Australia and its people and a decision to share in the responsibilities of being an Australian. In return, Australia offers a share of the rewards. Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in Australian social and political life - an opportunity to have a real say in our future.

The final step in becoming an Australian citizen is making a Pledge of commitment at a citizenship ceremony. You should note that you will not acquire the legal status of an Australian citizen until you make this pledge.

Arrangements will be made for you to attend a ceremony performed by a delegated officer of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv.

If you have any queries in regard to your ceremony arrangements or if your address has recently changed, please contact our Immigration Section at the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Details of the time and date of the ceremony at which you will receive evidence of Australian citizenship will be forwarded to you by the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv in due time.

Yours sincerely,
Joe Dias
Overseas Citizenship
Citizenship and Visa Services
DIAC – Dandenong Regional Office