Apply as a joint assurer

Steps to apply to give an assurance of support

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   1. Get ready to apply

   Check if you’re eligible to give an assurance of support before you apply.

   You can apply to set up a joint assurance with a maximum of 3 people. An organisation cannot enter a joint assurance.

   You need to have a clear understanding of your role as an assurer. There are times when you can’t support an assuree and may need to pay us back money.

   You’ll need to provide documents with your application. You should have these ready.

   To apply, you need a Centrelink online account linked to myGov. If you don’t have a myGov account or a Centrelink online account you’ll need to create them.

   You may need to prove your identity with us before you start your claim.

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   2. Start your application

   To do this:

   1. Sign in to myGov.
   2. Select Payment and Claims from the menu, then Assurance of Support and follow the prompts to complete your application.

   Sign in to myGov

   Each joint assurer must use the same joint application reference number. This will link each online application.

   The first applicant will need to:

   • select Yes when asked Is this application a part of a Joint Assurance of Support?
   • add the joint applicant who will also apply to give the assurance of support.

   When they submit the assurance of support application, the first applicant will get a joint application reference number. This must be given to all joint applicants when they start their assurance of support application.

   All people involved in a joint assurance must complete their online applications within 14 days after the first applicant. If they don’t, we will reject all the applications.

   The application identification number will end if we reject your application.

   When you apply online again, we will give you a new identification number.

   If you can’t apply online

   If you can’t apply online, you can either:

   • call us on the Centrelink Employment Services line
   • visit a service centre.

   If you’re applying under the Community Support Program, find out more on the Department of Home Affairs website.

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   3. Track your application

   After you submit your application online, you’ll get a receipt telling you:

   • we got your application
   • the ID number of your application
   • the date we estimate your application will be complete
   • a link to track its progress.

   To track the progress of your application online, sign in to myGov and select Make a claim or view claim status.

   Sign in to myGov

   You need to let the Department of Home Affairs know the progress of your application. It will assist with the visa application.

   They’ll need details to identify the people willing to provide an assurance of support. These details include your:

   • Customer Reference Number (CRN)
   • full name
   • date of birth.

   You can find further details on the Department of Home Affairs website.

   Find out the result

   We’ll let you know the result of your application. We’ll send a message to your myGov Inbox.

   If you don’t get electronic letters, we’ll send you a letter in the mail.

   We’ll let the Department of Home Affairs know the results of your application. They’ll need it to finalise the visa application.

   If we need more details, we’ll ask you for them.

   If you think we’ve made a mistake you can ask us to review our decision.