To prove your claimed work experience for Australian subclass 189, 190, or 491 visas, you typically need to provide a complete set of documents that demonstrate both your employment details and earnings, as well as support your occupation's relevance and duration.
Essential Documents for Work Experience Proof
Employment contract or appointment/offer letter clearly stating your position, start and end dates, and employment terms.
Detailed reference or experience letter from your employer, on official company letterhead, signed and dated, including:
- Employer's contact details
- Your position/title
- Description of actual roles and responsibilities
- Duration of employment with specific dates
- Whether the employment was full-time or part-time, and weekly hours worked
- Pay slips covering the span of your work experience (usually beginning, mid, and most recent period, or most recent four weeks)
- Bank statements clearly showing salary deposits from the employer matching pay slips
- Tax documents such as income tax returns, tax certificates, or annual tax assessment notices covering the claimed period
- Position description or job description provided by your employer, ideally linked to the ANZSCO code for your occupation
- Superannuation statements (if applicable), showing employer contributions during your claimed work tenure
Additional Supporting Documents
- Company registration certificate or business license of the employer, particularly if you worked for a small or lesser-known business
- For self-employment: evidence such as business registration, business activity statements, invoices, contracts with clients, and bank statements correlating to business income
- Professional or trade license, registration, or regulatory certificates if required by your occupation
- Academic qualification documents if required to show post-qualification experience
Requirements for Non-English Documents
- Certified English translations for any document not originally in English
- Certified copies of originals if required, signed by notaries or recognized authorities
General Guidance
- Ensure all documents are clear, legible, and consistent in details (including dates, names, and positions)
- Incomplete, ambiguous, or unverifiable evidence can negatively affect the approval of claimed points for work experience
Providing a comprehensive, well-organized set of these documents will help demonstrate your work experience and strengthen your skilled visa application.
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