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).

Evidence usually requested for Self-employment

• Company registration documents
• Company financial statements for relevant period
• Examples of major contracts
• Advertising and Marketing material
• Company profile/prospectus
• Company organisation chart
• Membership of professional/business organisations