After You Lodge Your Application
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Additional information can be provided to the department, in writing, at any time until a decision is made on the application.
If an applicant (usually through their sponsor) is requested by the department to provide more information, they will be given a date by which the information is required. After this date, the department will continue processing the application using all relevant information they have.
Interviews
If an applicant is invited to attend an interview, they must attend on the date and time agreed with the department.
Invitation to comment
If another person gives the department information that could result in the applicant being refused a visa, the department will generally give the applicant the opportunity to comment on the information, by a set date.
Change in circumstances
The department must be informed if:
- applicants change their residential address for longer than 14 days.
See: Form 929 Change of address and/or Passport Details (105KB PDF file)
- there is an addition or change to the person authorised to act on behalf of applicants in connection with the visa application
- the applicant (or their family members) intend to travel to or from Australia while their visa application is being processed
- the circumstances of the applicant's sponsor or assurer change.
See: Form 1022 Notification of Changes in Circumstances (88KB PDF file)
See: Immigration Offices outside Australia
Visa decision
If the visa is approved the applicant will receive a letter from the Australian mission processing the application, providing:
- the applicant's Visa Grant Number
- the validity date of the visa
- the visa conditions
- full details of what must be done next.
If the visa is not approved the applicant will receive a letter from the Australian mission processing the application, advising:
- the reasons for the refusal decision
- review rights (the sponsor can apply for review of the decision in Australia)
- the time limit for lodging an appeal.
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance.
See: More Information