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Form 1025i: Making and processing visa applications
This form is for Making and processing visa applications issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Form 1025i). Use it when you need to formally start or update a request for an Australian visa.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1025i - Making and processing visa applications
This form is for Making and processing visa applications issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Form 1025i). Use it when you need to formally start or update a request for an Australian visa.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to match your application details exactly to your passport information.
- 2Incorrectly selecting the visa subclass code
- 3Missing supporting documentation uploads
- 4Inaccurate date of birth entry
- 5Failing to declare previous Australian visas/residency
Plain English
Think of this as your official paperwork package for asking for a visa. You use it to tell the Department exactly what kind of visa you want and why you qualify for it under Australian rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: You submit this when you are ready to formally lodge your application with the Department of Home Affairs.
- 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 need to formally begin a new application for an Australian visa.
- Your existing visa application needs significant updates (e.g., changing passport details or subclass).
- You are responding to a request from the Department asking you to submit formal documentation regarding your visa status.
- You are making specific changes that require documented approval within an ongoing visa process.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
New Visa Application
Often preferred for speed, but 1025i is needed for formal backup.
✓ Check if your application allows direct online submission.
Visa Condition Change
If the change is minor (e.g., address), a specific update form might be better.
✓ See the Home Affairs website to match the exact condition code.
Visitor Visa Application
Use this if you are applying for a standard visitor visa and need to formally lodge it outside ImmiAccount.
✓ Not confirmed in official source (depends on application type).
Visa Grant Notification Response
If the Department grants your visa but you need to formally acknowledge or respond to specific terms, use this form.
✓ Check if the notification letter specifically directs you to 1025i.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline; submission should happen as soon as you meet the eligibility requirements, but check specific visa criteria.
Before you submit
- 1Have you filled out every required section completely?
- 2Are all dates entered in a clear, consistent format (DD/MM/YYYY)?
- 3Did you attach copies of your passport and relevant identification documents?
- 4Is the form signed and dated by the applicant or authorised representative?
- 5If applicable, have you included proof of payment for the application fee?
- 6Are all personal details (name, DOB) spelled exactly as they appear on your passport?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 1025i using clear and concise language.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting evidence referenced in the form instructions.
- 3Sign and date the completed form.
- 4Submit the form via the required method (e.g., uploading to ImmiAccount, mailing to a specific address).
- 5Keep a copy of the signed and submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee visa approval; it only processes the application.
- 2The required supporting documents can change based on the applicant's country or visa subclass.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: If submitting online, ensure you are uploading a readable PDF copy of the completed form.
- 4If applying through an agent, confirm if they require a specific power of attorney document alongside 1025i.
Field map
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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 1025i is the standard document for starting or updating visa requests with the Department of Home Affairs. Always check the latest version available on the official Home Affairs website.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates regarding online submission requirements.
- Verify current required supporting document lists based on your visa subclass.
- Confirm any changes to fee payment methods or amounts.
- Review if there are new fields related to specific immigration programs (e.g., Skilled Migration).
- Ensure the contact details for Department correspondence remain current.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: Making and processing visa applications
- SRCAgency: Department of Home Affairs (HOME_AFFAIRS)
- SRCForm Number: 1025i
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current year/edition number.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Making' vs. 'Processing': Making is starting it; Processing is the action taken on it (e.g., deciding to grant or decline).
Not knowing if you need 1025i when using ImmiAccount—sometimes the system generates it automatically, but a PDF upload might still be required.
Mistaking this form for an appeal: If you are appealing a *decision*, you may need a different specific form or letter referencing 1025i.
Not knowing who needs to sign it: Usually the applicant, but if applying via a parent/guardian, that person must sign.
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