Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

What it is for

This form notifies the Department of Home Affairs that a person is appointing an authorised recipient to receive correspondence on their behalf, or withdrawing an existing authorised recipient appointment. It is distinct from appointing someone to give immigration assistance.

Who completes it

The visa applicant or other person whose matter is before the Department; an authorised recipient does not give immigration assistance unless they are separately a registered agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

Information it collects (in general terms)

The applicant's identifying and matter details, the authorised recipient's contact details, consent options for electronic communication, and declarations for the appointment or withdrawal.

When it is used

It is used during visa application, cancellation, sponsorship or ministerial-intervention matters when a person wants departmental documents sent to a nominated recipient, or wants to end or change that arrangement; it is not used when a migration agent or legal practitioner acting as recipient completes form 956 instead.

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