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Form 1194: Certification of Immigration Status
Form 1194 is used to request a Certification of Immigration Status from the Department of Home Affairs. This certification is required when a temporary resident who has left Australia wants to claim their superannuation as a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) through the ATO.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1194 - Certification of Immigration Status
Form 1194 is used to request a Certification of Immigration Status from the Department of Home Affairs. This certification is required when a temporary resident who has left Australia wants to claim their superannuation as a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) through the ATO.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is providing incomplete or fraudulent information – this can lead to your claim being rejected or even legal penalties.
- 2Providing false or misleading information, which is a serious offence and can result in penalties.
- 3Submitting an incomplete form – missing sections or signatures can cause processing delays.
- 4Failing to attach required evidence, such as your visa grant letter or passport showing departure.
- 5Sending the form to the wrong address (e.g., to the ATO or your super fund) instead of the Department of Home Affairs.
Plain English
If you were a temporary worker or visitor in Australia and have now left the country, you may be able to get your super money back. This form asks the government to confirm your immigration status so you can claim that super. You fill it out, attach proof you've left, and email it to the Department of Home Affairs.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when you have left Australia and are ready to claim your superannuation. There is no specific deadline, but you should submit it before or at the same time as your DASP claim to avoid delays.
- 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 if you are a temporary resident who has left Australia and need to certify your immigration status for a DASP claim under AUD 5,000.
- This form is specifically for paper-lodged DASP applications where the superannuation fund requires official certification from the Department.
- It is not for DASP claims of AUD 5,000 or more – those require a different process and possibly Form 1194 is not sufficient.
- Use this form only when you cannot provide other evidence of your visa status and departure, and the fund asks for this certification.
- Do not use this form for ATO DASP claims – those are handled directly with the ATO, not the Department.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to appoint a migration agent or legal practitioner to act on your behalf
Required to authorise representation; without it, the Department cannot discuss your case with your agent.
✓ Check if your agent is registered and if an exemption applies.
Form 956 (Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person)
You need to withdraw an existing appointment of a migration agent or legal practitioner
Officially ends the agent's authority; prevents ongoing correspondence to the agent.
✓ Ensure you have a new contact if you still need assistance.
Form 956A (Withdrawal of appointment)
You want to understand how your personal information will be handled
Explains the Department's collection, use, and disclosure of your data; you must read it before signing the declaration.
✓ This notice is referenced in the form; keep a copy for your records.
You are claiming a DASP of AUD 5,000 or more
The AUD 5,000 threshold determines eligibility for this simplified certification; larger amounts require different verification.
✓ Check the ATO website or contact the Department for the correct procedure.
Not Form 1194 – use the ATO's DASP claim process or other Department forms as advised
Deadline or filing window
There is no set deadline for this form, but you should submit it as soon as you leave Australia and before or with your DASP claim to avoid delays in receiving your super.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of Form 1194, including your personal details and visa information.
- 2Attach evidence that your temporary visa has ceased or been cancelled (e.g., visa grant letter, visa label, or cancellation advice).
- 3Attach a copy of your passport showing your departure from Australia (e.g., exit stamp or travel records).
- 4Pay the required fee using ImmiAccount's Pre-Pay Paper Service; keep the receipt number.
- 5Attach a copy of the payment receipt to your form.
- 6Read and understand Form 1442i (Privacy notice) before signing the declaration.
- 7Sign and date the declaration – unsigned forms will be returned.
- 8Email the completed form and attachments to [email protected] (unless advised otherwise).
- 9Keep a copy of the form and all attachments for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Check your eligibility: you must be a temporary resident, have left Australia, and your superannuation benefit must be less than AUD 5,000.
- 2Gather required evidence: visa cessation/cancellation documents and passport showing departure.
- 3Complete Form 1194 – fill in all fields accurately; do not leave blanks.
- 4Pay the fee: log into ImmiAccount, go to 'My Payments', select 'Pre-Pay Paper Service', and follow the prompts to pay.
- 5Attach the payment receipt to your form.
- 6Email the completed form and all attachments to [email protected].
- 7Wait for the Department to process your request – they will email the Certification directly to your nominated superannuation fund and send you a copy.
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for DASP claims under AUD 5,000 – larger claims require a different process.
- 2You must be outside Australia at the time of application; if you are in Australia, this form does not apply.
- 3The Department will only send the Certification to the superannuation fund you nominate – you cannot use it for other purposes.
- 4Fees are generally non-refundable even if your request is unsuccessful.
- 5Processing times may vary; the Department allows 21 days for postal delivery of correspondence to overseas addresses, so expect delays.
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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 1194 (design date 03/21) is current for requesting a Certification of Immigration Status to support a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) claim where the superannuation benefit is less than AUD 5,000. Always check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest version before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form design date is 03/21 or later – older versions may not be accepted.
- Check that the email address for lodgement ([email protected]) is still current on the Department's website.
- Verify the current fee amount for Certification of Immigration Status – fees are adjusted on 1 July each year.
- Review the payment methods – ensure you can use ImmiAccount's Pre-Pay Paper Service; if outside Australia, check alternative options.
- Ensure you have the latest version of Form 956/956A if appointing or withdrawing an agent, as those forms may have been updated.
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- SRCForm 1194 is for paper lodged DASP applications where superannuation benefit is less than AUD 5,000 (source: form page 1).
- SRCEvidence includes visa grant letter, visa label, or cancellation advice, plus passport showing departure (source: form page 1).
- SRCLodgement email: [email protected] (source: form page 1).
- SRCFee payment via ImmiAccount 'Pre-Pay Paper Service' (source: form page 1 and 5).
- SRCDepartment allows 21 days for postal delivery to overseas addresses (source: form page 1).
- SRCForm 956 and 956A are for appointing/withdrawing agents (source: form page 2).
- SRCForm 1442i is the privacy notice (source: form page 2 and 5).
- SRCDesign date is 03/21 (source: form page 2 and 5).
Common confusion points
Do not send ATO DASP claim forms to the Department – those go directly to the ATO or your super fund.
The fee is not the same as the DASP amount – it is a separate processing charge for the Certification.
You must pay the fee before submitting – the form will not be processed without payment.
The Certification is sent to the fund, not to you directly – you will receive a copy for your records.
If you are appointing an agent, you must also complete Form 956 – do not assume verbal consent is enough.
The privacy notice (Form 1442i) is mandatory reading – you must declare you have read it.
Ensure your passport copy clearly shows the departure stamp – unclear copies may cause delays.
The email address for lodgement is specific to this form – do not use other Department email addresses.
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