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What questions are posed in S56?
Hello, I’m currently residing in Tasmania and waiting for my visa grant.
I’m curious to know if I need to continue working in my nominated occupation, or if I can resign now that my nomination has been approved and my visa application is submitted.
I have some concerns about what might come up in the S56 request. Although I haven’t claimed points for my nomination, it is linked to a skilled employment category visa.
Will the authorities require me to provide payslips or other employment documentation after the approval date?
Your insights on Australian migration advice would be greatly appreciated! 🙏
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Hey there bestkunde and thanks for your question.
Firstly, for the benefit of some of our other members reading this, an S56 request (under Section 56 of the Migration Act 1958) is a request for further information from the Department of Home Affairs while processing a visa application. 👍🏻
Now for your question. The specific questions posed in an S56 request vary depending on the application type and any concerns the case officer has.
In your case, since your visa is linked to a skilled employment category, the department may ask for:
- Updated employment evidence – Payslips, tax documents, or employer confirmation letters.
- Continued employment verification – If your visa pathway relies on ongoing employment, they may check if you are still working in your nominated occupation.
- Genuine intention proof – If state nomination is involved, they might ask for evidence of your commitment to working in Tasmania.
If your visa does not require ongoing employment, resigning may not affect your application.
However, if your state nomination conditions require you to remain employed, resigning before visa grant could create risks.
Would you like help confirming whether continued employment is a requirement for your specific visa? If so, let me know your visa subclass!
All the best
Mark
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