Question 1

When do I need to use Form 1022?

Accepted Answer

Whenever circumstances change so that an answer on your visa application form is no longer correct — a new address, passport, relationship status, or a new child — while the s 104 obligation applies to you: before grant for onshore applicants, and until immigration clearance for offshore applicants.

Question 2

What is the difference between Form 1022 and Form 1023?

Accepted Answer

Form 1022 reports information that was true but has changed. Form 1023 corrects information that was incorrect when given. Using 1022 to patch an originally wrong answer does not fix it and can leave s 109 cancellation exposure in place. If in doubt whether yours is a change or a correction, get advice before lodging.

Question 3

Do I use Form 1022 for a newborn baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Notify the birth on Form 1022 with the birth certificate so your child is added to the pending application and can be considered alongside you.

Question 4

Is there a deadline for Form 1022?

Accepted Answer

The Act requires notification as soon as practicable after the change. There is no fixed number of days — which means promptly, and before the Department finds out another way.

Question 5

Do I need Form 1022 after my visa is granted?

Accepted Answer

If you applied in Australia — no, the s 104 duty ends at grant. If you applied overseas, the duty continues until you are immigration cleared on arrival. Separate obligations, such as a sponsor's own notification duties, can apply beyond that.

Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances

When do I need to use Form 1022?