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Form 1022: 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 given in a visa application, as required under Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1022 - 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 given in a visa application, as required under Section 104 of the Migration Act 1958.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not notifying the Department of a change that affects your visa application, which can lead to visa cancellation.
- 2Your visa may be cancelled if you do not notify the Department of relevant changes.
- 3If your visa is cancelled while you are in Australia, you become an unlawful non-citizen.
- 4As an unlawful non-citizen, you may be detained and removed from Australia.
- 5If you provide incorrect information on this form, you must notify the Department using Form 1023.
Plain English
This form is for telling the Australian government if something in your visa application has changed after you sent it in. You need to fill it out if a change affects any answer you gave, like your address, job, or family situation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You must notify the Department of any changes that occur before your visa is granted (if you applied in Australia) or before you are immigration cleared (if you applied outside Australia). Changes after those points do not need to be reported.
- 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
- You must notify the Department of any change in your circumstances that affects any answer in your visa application.
- You do not need to notify changes that occurred after your visa was granted (if you applied in Australia) or after you were immigration cleared (if you applied outside Australia).
- Use Form 1023 instead if you need to correct incorrect information already provided.
- You must answer all questions on this form.
- Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to correct incorrect information already given
This form is for notifying incorrect answers, not changes in circumstances
✓ Check if your visa is still valid and if you need to act quickly
You need to notify a change in circumstances that affects your application
This is the correct form for changes under section 104 of the Migration Act
✓ Ensure you submit before your visa is decided
You are unsure which form to use
Using the wrong form may delay processing
✓ Read the instructions on both forms or contact the Department
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline stated on the form. You should notify the Department as soon as possible after a change occurs, but only for changes that happen before your visa is granted or before you are immigration cleared.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all questions on the form.
- 2Provide your client number or file number if known.
- 3Include your current residential address (not a post office box).
- 4Provide your current phone numbers and email address.
- 5Indicate whether you agree to electronic communication.
- 6Sign and date the form.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
- 8Submit the form to the office where you lodged your application or the office responsible for your matter.
- 9If you are unsure which office, submit to the nearest Department of Home Affairs office.
How to file this form
- 1Download or obtain Form 1022 from the Department of Home Affairs website or office.
- 2Fill in your personal details, including your name, date of birth, and client number if available.
- 3Provide your current residential address, postal address, and contact details.
- 4Describe the changes in your circumstances that affect your application answers.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Submit the form to the appropriate Department office (by mail, in person, or as directed).
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for notifying changes in circumstances that affect answers in a pending visa application.
- 2You do not need to notify changes that occur after your visa is granted (if applied in Australia) or after immigration clearance (if applied outside Australia).
- 3This form is not for correcting incorrect information – use Form 1023 instead.
- 4Electronic communication may not be secure; the Department accepts no responsibility for information sent over the internet.
- 5Your personal information is protected under the Privacy Act 1988, but you should be aware of the privacy notice (Form 1442i).
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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->Form 1022 is the current version (design date 03/18) used to notify the Department of Home Affairs of changes in circumstances that affect answers in a visa application, as required under section 104 of the Migration Act 1958.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form design date (03/18) to confirm you have the latest version.
- Visit the Department of Home Affairs website to see if a newer version has been released.
- Verify that the form number is 1022 and it is for 'Notification of changes in circumstances'.
- Ensure the form includes the privacy notice and references to section 104 and the Migration Act 1958.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number is 1022, design date 03/18, issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- SRCSection 104 of the Migration Act 1958 requires notification of changes in circumstances affecting application answers.
- SRCYou do not need to notify changes after visa grant (if applied in Australia) or after immigration clearance (if applied outside Australia).
- SRCForm 1023 is for notifying incorrect information.
- SRCYou must answer all questions on the form.
- SRCKeep a copy of the completed form.
- SRCSubmit to the office where you lodged your application or the office responsible for your matter.
- SRCIf unsure, submit to the nearest Department office.
- SRCElectronic communication may not be secure; the Department accepts no responsibility for information sent over the internet.
- SRCYour personal information is protected under the Privacy Act 1988; privacy notice is in Form 1442i.
Common confusion points
People often confuse Form 1022 (changes in circumstances) with Form 1023 (incorrect information).
You may not need to notify changes that occur after visa grant or immigration clearance – check the rules carefully.
The form asks for your 'present country of citizenship' – if you hold multiple citizenships, use the one from the country where you live.
You must provide a residential address – a post office box is not acceptable for this field.
Electronic communication is optional – you must indicate your agreement if you want to receive emails or faxes.
If you are outside Australia, the form still applies but the notification deadline may differ – check with the Department.
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