Australia · Department of Home Affairs
Form 956 — Appointment of a Registered Migration Agent, Legal Practitioner or Exempt Person
Form 956 tells Home Affairs that a migration agent or lawyer is acting for you and may receive documents on your behalf.
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Who needs Form 956?
Visa applicants appointing or changing a migration agent or legal representative.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open Form 956 in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
- Sign it if needed: draw, type or upload your signature, with an automatic date line.
- Save or print. The finished PDF never left your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Form 956 or 956A?
956 appoints an agent who gives immigration assistance; 956A appoints or withdraws an authorised recipient only.
Always verify you have the current version: official Department of Home Affairs page
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