Australian Immigration Forms
These forms are critical to your visa application. A single error can delay your case by months or lead to a refusal. Below you will find guidance on the most commonly requested forms.
Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment
Form 80 is one of the most detailed forms in the Australian immigration system. It requires a comprehensive account of your personal history, including every address, employment, education, and overseas travel for the past 10 years. It is used by the Department of Home Affairs for character and security assessments.
Identity Declaration — Australian Citizenship
Form 1195 is the Identity Declaration form used in Australian citizenship applications. It is completed by an approved endorser — a person who has known the applicant for at least 12 months and holds a recognised professional occupation — to verify the applicant's identity. As of September 2024, Form 1195 is no longer required for most citizenship by conferral applications lodged online, but it remains required for paper applications and certain citizenship by descent and resumption applications.
Application for Australian Citizenship — General Eligibility (Conferral)
Form 1300t is the application form for Australian citizenship by conferral under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. It is used by permanent residents who have met the residence requirement (4 years lawful residence including at least 12 months as a permanent resident) to apply for citizenship. The form requires detailed information about your residence history, character, identity, and English language ability.
Application for Migration to Australia by a Partner
Form 47SP is the primary application form for partner visa applicants. It is completed by the person seeking to migrate to Australia to be with their partner and is required for the onshore subclass 820/801 and offshore subclass 309/100 partner visas, as well as the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300). The form must be lodged online through ImmiAccount in almost all cases — paper lodgement is only valid where the Department has specifically invited it.
Notification of Changes in Circumstances
Form 1022 is used to notify the Department of Home Affairs of any changes in your circumstances that affect answers you gave on your visa application. Under section 104 of the Migration Act 1958, you are legally required to notify the Department of material changes — failure to do so can trigger PIC 4020 consequences.
Notification of Incorrect Answer(s)
Form 1023 is used to correct errors or mistakes in information you have already provided to the Department of Home Affairs. If you realise that an answer on your visa application, Form 80, or any other form was incorrect, this form allows you to proactively correct the record — which is critical for avoiding PIC 4020 consequences.
Appointment of a Registered Migration Agent, Legal Practitioner or Exempt Person
Form 956 is used to formally appoint a registered migration agent, legal practitioner, or exempt person to provide immigration assistance and act as your authorised recipient with the Department of Home Affairs. This form authorises your representative to receive correspondence, make submissions, and attend interviews on your behalf.
Appointment of Representative — Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Form MR5 is used to formally appoint a representative to act on your behalf in proceedings before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This is a separate appointment from Form 956 — Form 956 covers Department of Home Affairs matters, while Form MR5 covers ART tribunal proceedings.
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