But a new passport means the Melton South resident will be able to see them again soon.

Mrs Ahmed and her husband Shams arrived in Australia from Bangladesh seven years ago.

While they have enjoyed the many opportunities their new home has offered, Mrs Ahmed has missed her mother, who now lives in the United States.

Mrs Ahmed's mother has never seen her son, Abyaz, who was born five years ago.

"Becoming an Australian citizen will mean that I can see her again," she said.

Mr Ahmed is studying an environmental engineering degree at Ballarat University.

When the Ahmeds arrived in Australia, they settled in Sydney where Mrs Ahmed's brother-in-law lives.

They then moved to Ballarat for Mr Ahmed's studies.

"I didn't like Ballarat as much because it is very quiet," Mrs Ahmed said.

"I think there is more going on in Melton."

The family has been living in Melton for a year.

Mrs Ahmed says they're loving the Australian lifestyle.

"We love the Western world ... compared to my country, everything is good.

"There is very good food, good jobs. I like it here, the health system is very good and we have freedom and education, law and order. I love these things."

Mrs Ahmed, who hopes to study nursing, said she had been inspired by the doctors and nurses in her new homeland.

She also wants to return to Bangladesh to see her sisters, nieces and nephews.

"They, too, may one day live in Australia."

Mrs Ahmed is looking forward to Thursday's citizenship ceremony, which will be held as part of Melton's Australia Day celebrations.

She has even prepared a special outfit for the occasion.

Thursday's celebrations are from 9am-midday at the Willows Historical Park, Reserve Road, Melton.