- Most Highly Rated
470+ google reviews - Top Rated Reviews
Enjoy the same rights and privileges as any Australian citizen by acquiring your Australian citizenship soon! Know the proper legal steps, eligibility and documentary requirements, and necessary preparation to ensure success of a stress- and hassle-free AUS citizenship process. Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers will get everything sorted out for you.
In order to become a full-fledged Australian citizen, you must submit a complete and valid application to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
After lodging your application for AUS citizenship, the Department will get in touch with you and may require more information from you for further evaluation. Should your application be approved, you’ll be invited to attend the Australian citizenship test and Australian citizenship ceremony, which will include the Australian Citizenship Pledge.
Notably, there are three ways on how to get a Australian citizenship, namely:
By Birth: You can become an Australian citizen or permanent resident if you were born in this country.
By descent: You can become an Australian citizen or permanent resident if you were born in this country.
By conferral: You can apply for AU citizenship if you are a permanent resident.
After receiving your Australian citizenship certificate, you are officially recognised as a newly conferred Australian citizen and are free to live and work in Australia.
Proudly say ‘I’m an Australian citizen’ and get to enjoy the following benefits that come with it!
Participate in and exercise your democratic right to vote during federal, state, and local elections.
Have the state-sponsored assistance you need in terms of education, healthcare, and availing of welfare programs.
Receive competitive salaries, benefits, and job security by working for Australia’s public service or the Armed Forces.
Live, study, work, and travel in Australia without the constant hassle and worry of having to renew your visa and other restrictions.
Own an Australian passport and get to travel to more and more countries that don’t require a visa for Australian citizens.
Want to bring other family members overseas to Australia? You can do so if you’re an Australian citizen!
If these opportunities excite you, take the next major step by having your overall eligibility assessed by a highly qualified migration specialist. Make an appointment with a Parish Patience immigration lawyer today!
Talk to one of our Visa Experts Now.
Ready and excited to acquire your dream of not only permanent residency but Australian citizenship? Let’s help you get to that prospect closer by assessing your eligibility based on these key requirements for applicants over the age of 18:
Before you can apply for AUS citizenship, you are first required to sit a test. Those under the age of 18, over the age of 60, or are impaired by speech, hearing, and sight are exempted from taking the citizenship test.
This AUS Citizenship Test is designed to help aspiring Australian citizens better and fully understand the following Australia’s history, values and traditions, as well as a way to test their English proficiency levels.
If you pass the test and satisfy all other critical eligibility requirements, you must also bear and take to heart the responsibilities of becoming an Australian citizen. These are as follows.
According to the Department of Home Affairs, 90% of applications for Australian citizenship by conferral are successfully processed within a span of 11 months.
Notably, it is also said that 90% of newly conferred Australian citizens are given the opportunity to attend the ceremony at least within 6 months after the approval date.
However, AUS citizen processing time still varies. Factors that affect the progress of every application include:
Talk to one of our Visa Experts Now.
In order to guarantee the success of your Australian citizenship application, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from certified immigration lawyers and registered migration agents. At Parish Patience, we have the most qualified legal experts to represent you, process your application efficiently, ensure you’re not missing anything, and provide hands-on support and guidance from our initial appointment to the post-application process.
Book your appointment today by calling or emailing our office. Become an Australian citizen in no time with the expert legal help of local immigration lawyers at Parish Patience!
Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
Here is what some of them have said!
The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
If you need to apply for a visa and want every aspect of your application process as smooth as possible, speak to the best migration lawyer Sydney from Parish Patience. With the law firm’s long history of fulfilling dreams of permanent residency for our clients, rest assured that you and your visa application are in the hands of top immigration lawyers Sydney who will make it their sworn duty to fight for your case right from the start. Contact us today!
Step‑by‑Step: How to Apply for Australian Citizenship in 2026 September 9, 2026 - Step‑by‑Step: How to Apply for Australian Citizenship in 2026 Becoming an Australian citizen is an essential step in life. If you are a permanent resident… 
Can Australian Citizenship be Revoked? August 18, 2026 - Can Australian Citizenship be Revoked? Ever wonder why many people want to be Australian citizens? Well, it’s because of the privileges and opportunities that come… 
Benefits of Australian Citizenship August 23, 2025 - Benefits of Australian Citizenship: Why Migrate to Australia? Australia presents abundant opportunities and privileges to its citizens, which makes it an attractive destination for immigrants.… Do you have more questions to prepare for your visa application?
Here’s just some other enquiries we encounter.
Yes, but you must make sure to prove intent of coming back and provide a return date in order for the Department of Home Affairs to continue processing your AUS citizenship application.
Most applications are being successfully processed within 5 months. However, each client case is unique and other factors such as volume of applications being processed may affect the AUS citizenship processing times.
If you applied for your AUS citizenship process online, you can check the status of your application using your ImmiAccount.
