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Form 1000: Nomination for National Innovation visa
Form 1000 – Nomination for National Innovation visa – is completed by a nominator to attest to information about an applicant for the subclass 858 National Innovation visa. The form must be signed and submitted together with the applicant’s visa application.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1000 - Nomination for National Innovation visa
Form 1000 – Nomination for National Innovation visa – is completed by a nominator to attest to information about an applicant for the subclass 858 National Innovation visa. The form must be signed and submitted together with the applicant’s visa application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Most applicants forget to sign the nomination before submitting.
- 2Providing false or misleading information
- 3Failing to sign the nomination
- 4Omitting required supporting documents
- 5Not declaring payment or gifts for assistance
Plain English
A nominator (a person or organisation) fills this form to confirm the applicant’s details for the Innovation visa. It includes a signature, supporting documents and any help you received while completing it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit Form 1000 at the same time you lodge the subclass 858 visa application; there is no separate deadline listed.
- 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 when you are the nominated nominator for a National Innovation (subclass 858) visa applicant.
- Use only if you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation.
- Do not use for other visa subclasses – each subclass has its own nomination form.
- Use if you need to provide a signed attestation that the applicant’s information is correct.
- Use when you want to appoint an authorised recipient for written communications (via Form 956A).
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to nominate for a different visa subclass
Different eligibility criteria and supporting documents
✓ Verify visa subclass before starting.
Relevant subclass nomination form (e.g., Form 1225 for Global Talent)
You need a registered migration agent to act for you
Agent must be OMARA‑registered
✓ Complete Form 956 before attaching to your nomination.
Form 956 (Appointment of migration agent)
You want to authorise someone else to receive communications
Only one authorised recipient can be appointed at a time
✓ Ensure the recipient signs Form 956A.
Form 956A (Appointment/withdrawal of authorised recipient)
You are a legal practitioner providing immigration assistance
Legal practitioners are exempt from registration requirement
✓ Confirm you hold a valid practising certificate.
No separate form required; you may act without Form 956
Deadline or filing window
There is no stand‑alone filing deadline; the form must be included when the visa application is lodged.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the nominator satisfies the residency/organisation requirement.
- 2Complete all required fields for the applicant’s details.
- 3Indicate consent (or not) for electronic communication.
- 4If using an authorised recipient, attach a signed Form 956A.
- 5If using a migration agent, attach a signed Form 956.
- 6Sign and date the nomination as the contact officer.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed Form 1000 for your records.
- 8Submit the nomination together with the applicant’s online visa application.
- 9Check that no fraudulent or misleading documents are attached.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the applicant’s information and supporting documents.
- 2Enter all details on Form 1000, including the nominator’s residency status.
- 3Complete any optional forms (956 or 956A) if you appoint an agent or authorised recipient.
- 4Sign and date the form in the designated signature block.
- 5Save a copy for your records.
- 6The applicant uploads the completed Form 1000 with their online visa application at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
- 7Monitor the online portal for any Department communications.
Known limitations
- 1Form 1000 is only for National Innovation (subclass 858) visas.
- 2Only one authorised recipient can be appointed at any time.
- 3Electronic communication is optional and only used if consent is given.
- 4Providing false or fraudulent information can lead to visa refusal and bans.
- 5The form must be signed; an unsigned form will be rejected.
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->Form 1000 (Nomination for National Innovation visa) has a design date of November 2024 and is the current version for subclass 858 nominations.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the design date (11/24) on page 1 to confirm you have the latest version.
- Confirm the nominator’s residency status meets the listed categories (Australian citizen, PR, eligible NZ citizen, or Australian organisation).
- Verify whether you need to complete Form 956 or Form 956A for agents or authorised recipients.
- Read the electronic communication consent clause on page 2 and note your preference.
- Acknowledge the fraud declaration statements on page 5 before signing.
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Sources
- SRCDesign date 11/24 shown on page 1 (source line).
- SRCNominator residency categories listed on page 1 (Australian citizen, PR, eligible NZ citizen, Australian organisation).
- SRCApplicant must apply online at www.homeaffairs.gov.au (page 1).
- SRCMigration agents must be registered with OMARA (page 2).
- SRCForm 956A required to appoint an authorised recipient (page 2).
- SRCElectronic communication consent clause described on page 2.
- SRCFraud warning statements appear on page 5.
- SRCAssistance question and details of helper on page 7.
Common confusion points
Mistaking a migration agent for the nominator – the nominator must meet the residency criteria.
Leaving the electronic communication consent box blank, assuming it defaults to email.
Forgetting to attach Form 956A when an authorised recipient is used.
Assuming the applicant can sign the nomination; only the nominator signs.
Not reading the fraud declaration and unintentionally providing inaccurate information.
Thinking the form can be mailed; the nomination must be uploaded with the online visa application.
Believing multiple authorised recipients can be appointed simultaneously.
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