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Form 1000: Nomination for National Innovation visa
This form is used by a nominator to support an applicant for a National Innovation (subclass 858) visa. It attests to the applicant's achievements and potential. The form must be completed and signed by the nominator or an authorised representative.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1000 - Nomination for National Innovation visa
This form is used by a nominator to support an applicant for a National Innovation (subclass 858) visa. It attests to the applicant's achievements and potential. The form must be completed and signed by the nominator or an authorised representative.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all information is truthful and accurate – false statements can lead to visa refusal or cancellation.
- 2Providing fraudulent documents
- 3Misleading information
- 4Not signing the form
- 5Not disclosing assistance received
Plain English
This form is for someone who wants to nominate a person for a special visa for talented innovators. You fill it out to say that the applicant is really good in their field. You need to sign it and send it with the visa application. If you get help filling it, you need to say who helped you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted with the applicant's visa application for the National Innovation visa. There is no separate deadline mentioned, but it should be provided at the time of lodging the visa application.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are nominating an applicant for the National Innovation visa (subclass 858).
- You must be an Australian organisation, citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to be a nominator.
- The applicant must apply for the visa separately online at homeaffairs.gov.au.
- This form is for the nomination only, not the visa application itself.
- If you are not eligible as a nominator, the visa application may be refused.
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Use this form or another form?
You want to appoint a migration agent to assist with the visa application
This form appoints a registered migration agent
✓ Check if your assistant is a registered migration agent or exempt.
You want to appoint someone to receive written communications on your behalf
This form appoints an authorised recipient
✓ You can only have one authorised recipient at a time.
You are the applicant applying for the visa
The nomination is separate from the visa application
✓ Ensure the nomination is submitted before or with the visa application.
Online visa application (subclass 858)
You need help with this form but are not a migration agent or legal practitioner
You can get help from anyone, but they must be registered if providing immigration assistance
✓ Check if your assistant needs to be registered with OMARA or be a legal practitioner.
Deadline or filing window
Submit the form with the visa application. No separate deadline is specified, but it must be included at the time of lodging the application.
Before you submit
- 1Verify that you are an eligible nominator.
- 2Ensure the applicant has applied or will apply online for the visa.
- 3If you used an assistant, confirm they are registered (if required) or exempt.
- 4Complete all sections of the form, including your signature and date.
- 5Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
- 6If appointing an authorised recipient, complete Form 956A and attach it.
- 7If appointing a migration agent, complete Form 956 and attach it.
How to file this form
- 1Confirm you meet the nominator eligibility requirements.
- 2Gather details about the applicant and your organisation as required by the form.
- 3Complete the form, answering all questions accurately.
- 4If you have assistance, provide details of the assistant and their registration status.
- 5Sign and date the form in the designated section.
- 6Submit the form as directed by the Department, typically online or by mail, in support of the applicant's visa application.
Known limitations
- 1If you are not an eligible nominator, the visa application may be refused.
- 2Providing fraudulent documents or false information can lead to refusal or cancellation of the visa.
- 3You must consent to electronic communication for the Department to use email or other electronic means.
- 4Only one authorised recipient can be appointed at a time.
- 5The form is not the visa application; the applicant must apply separately.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of Form 1000, with a design date of November 2024. Always check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version before submitting.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form design date (11/24) to ensure you have the latest version.
- Confirm your eligibility as a nominator (Australian organisation, citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen).
- Decide if you need to appoint a migration agent or authorised recipient and complete the relevant forms.
- Review the consent to electronic communication section and indicate your preference.
- Ensure all information provided is true and correct to avoid refusal or cancellation.
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Sources
- SRCForm 1000 design date 11/24, page 1: nominator status requirements.
- SRCPage 1: applicant applies online at homeaffairs.gov.au.
- SRCPage 2: migration agents must be registered with OMARA; legal practitioners hold Australian practising certificate.
- SRCPage 2: Form 956 for migration agent, Form 956A for authorised recipient.
- SRCPage 2: consent to electronic communication.
- SRCPage 5: fraudulent documents or false info may lead to refusal or cancellation.
- SRCPage 7: assistance with form - questions 48-50.
- SRCPage 7: signature and date required.
Common confusion points
The nominator is different from the applicant. The nominator attests to the applicant's achievements, but does not apply for the visa.
A migration agent and an authorised recipient are different. A migration agent provides immigration assistance; an authorised recipient only receives communications.
If someone assists you with this form, they may need to be a registered migration agent or legal practitioner. Not all helpers are exempt.
Consent to electronic communication is optional but recommended for faster processing. If you don't consent, the Department will use paper mail.
The form must be signed and dated. Unsigned forms may be returned.
The form design date (11/24) indicates the version. Using an outdated form may cause delays.
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