What evidence of employment can be requested in a S56 request for a 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa ?

Evidence may include but is not limited to:

• employment references
• employment contracts
• pay slips
• tax returns
• group certificates/payment summaries
• superannuation information.

Employment references should meet the following requirements:

• A reference should be on the official letterhead of the company providing the reference.
• The letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the company and any phone numbers, fax numbers, emails and website addresses.
• The name and position of the person authorised to sign the reference should be typed or stamped below that person's signature - a reference with only an illegible signature will not be accepted.
• The direct contact number of the person writing the reference should be included in the letter.
• The letter should indicate the exact period of employment, positions) held including whether permanent or temporary, full or part time, the main five duties undertaken, and the salary earned - position(s) should not be described by generic title(s) (for example, research officer, public servant), but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (for example, research chemist, accounts clerk).