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Form 1022: Notification of changes in circumstances
This form is used to notify the Department of Home Affairs about changes in your personal circumstances that may affect your visa or immigration status in Australia. You should use this form when there are significant changes to your personal details, employment, or living situation that could impact your immigration status.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances
This form is used to notify the Department of Home Affairs about changes in your personal circumstances that may affect your visa or immigration status in Australia. You should use this form when there are significant changes to your personal details, employment, or living situation that could impact your immigration status.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to submit the form within the required timeframe after circumstances change.
- 2Failing to notify within the required timeframe
- 3Providing incomplete or inaccurate information
- 4Not including sufficient supporting evidence
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you're living in Australia on a visa and something important changes in your life, you need to tell the Department of Home Affairs. This could be things like changing your address, getting married, or changing jobs. Keeping your information up to date helps avoid problems with your visa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You should submit this form as soon as possible after your circumstances change, typically within 28 days of the change occurring. Some changes may have specific timeframes, so check if your visa has particular notification requirements.
- 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 your address changes and you need to update your residential details
- Use this form when your contact information changes (phone number, email)
- Use this form when your employment situation changes (new job, losing job, change in hours)
- Use this form when your family circumstances change (marriage, divorce, birth of child)
- Use this form when you change your name or other personal identification details
- Use this form when there are changes to your health or character requirements
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Change of address
Maintains correct contact information
✓ Confirm if your visa has specific address reporting requirements
Change of employment status
May affect visa sponsorship conditions
✓ Check if employment changes impact visa conditions
Change of relationship status
May affect visa eligibility or family member inclusion
✓ Determine if relationship status requires visa subclass changes
Change in health conditions
May affect health requirement compliance
✓ Assess if medical examinations are needed
Change in name
Ensures identification consistency
✓ Prepare supporting documentation for name change
Deadline or filing window
You should submit this form within 28 days of your circumstances changing, though some visa types may have specific notification timeframes that must be followed.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Personal details match your official identification
- 3Supporting documents are included and certified if required
- 4Form is signed where necessary
- 5Correct version of the form is used
- 6Payment of any applicable fees has been made
- 7Copy of the completed form has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Access the current version of Form 1022 from the Department of Home Affairs website
- 2Complete all relevant sections with accurate information
- 3Gather required supporting documents
- 4Submit through ImmiAccount, by mail, or through a registered agent
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form and any reference numbers
- 6Allow processing time and follow up if you haven't received confirmation
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for a new visa or extend your current visa
- 2Some changes may require additional forms to be submitted alongside this notification
- 3The form does not provide advice on how the change affects your specific visa conditions
- 4Online submission may not be available for all visa types
- 5Processing times can vary significantly depending on visa type and current workload
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 form is currently in use and may have been updated recently to include additional reporting requirements for certain visa categories. Always check the Department of Home Affairs website for the most current version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Updated reporting requirements for certain visa subclasses
- Additional fields for digital identity verification
- Clarification on what constitutes a 'material change'
- Enhanced guidance on supporting documentation
- New online submission process through ImmiAccount
- Updated privacy provisions
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number: 1022 - Department of Home Affairs
- SRCPurpose: Notification of changes in circumstances
- SRCIssuing agency: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCStandard submission timeframe: 28 days (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCPrimary submission method: ImmiAccount (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCFee requirements: Unknown (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCProcessing timeframes: Unknown (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCSpecific visa categories affected: Unknown (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Uncertainty about which changes require notification
Not understanding how the change affects specific visa conditions
Confusion about whether to submit online or by mail
Difficulty determining what supporting documentation is required
Uncertainty about whether family members need to submit separate forms
Not knowing if the change requires visa subclass changes
Misunderstanding the timeframe for notification
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