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Assurance of Support (AoS) — Form 1229

Form number: 1229

A legally binding financial guarantee lodged by a sponsor (assurer) with Services Australia, committing to repay any recoverable social security payments made to a migrant during the assurance period, required for most permanent family visa grants.

Issuing authority

Services Australia (assessment and bond) / Department of Home Affairs (visa condition)

Official source

servicesaustralia.gov.au

Cost

$150 bank guarantee establishment fee (Commonwealth Bank); bond amounts: $5,000–$10,000 individual (2-year/10-year); $10,000–$20,000 company; additional assuree +$2,000–$4,000

How to apply

  1. Receive an AoS invitation letter from the Department of Home Affairs confirming an AoS is required for the visa application
  2. Check eligibility and obligations using the Services Australia AoS calculator, then gather identity documents, tax returns, payslips, and your Centrelink Reference Number (CRN)
  3. Submit the AoS application via myGov linked to Centrelink, or in person at a Services Australia service centre using form SU594
  4. Attend a phone interview with Services Australia to confirm you understand your financial obligations as assurer
  5. Receive the bank guarantee invitation letter from Services Australia specifying the exact bond amount and assurance period
  6. Lodge the refundable bank guarantee at a Commonwealth Bank branch, paying the $150 establishment fee; the bond is $10,000 for a 10-year individual AoS (single assuree) or $5,000 for a 2-year AoS
  7. Submit the bank guarantee certificate and supporting documents back to Services Australia
  8. Receive the AoS approval letter from Services Australia and forward it to the Department of Home Affairs to satisfy the visa condition
  9. At end of the AoS period, contact your nearest Centrelink office to release the bond funds (less any recovered Centrelink payments)

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