Client Question: I can provide a reference from my current manager, but I don’t want my employer to find out that I’m planning to migrate to Australia. How can I ensure that my privacy is protected and you don’t contact my current workplace?

I can provide a reference from my current manager, but I don’t want my employer to find out that I’m planning to migrate to Australia. How can I ensure that my privacy is protected and you don’t contact my current workplace?

Expert Response by Apical Immigration Experts:

We completely understand your concern—many applicants prefer to keep their migration plans confidential from their current employer, and this is a very common and acceptable request.

To ensure your privacy is maintained, you simply need to inform us (and Vetassess, if applicable) that you do not wish for your current employer to be contacted. They will then mark your reference as “Do Not Contact Employer” in your application file.

Rest assured, this request does not negatively affect your application. Vetassess understands the sensitivity of such situations and has processes in place to accommodate them.

Alternative Ways to Verify Your Employment:

Even without contacting your current employer, your employment can still be verified through:

  • A signed reference letter from your current manager or a senior colleague

  • Recent payslips or salary statements

  • Bank statements showing salary deposits

  • Tax records or employment contracts

  • Work samples, email correspondences, or internal reports, where applicable

These documents help validate your current role and responsibilities without any direct contact with your employer.

Your confidentiality is a priority. We will respect your instructions and will not contact your current employer if you request so by providing best solution Apical Immigration Experts is committed to handling your application with the utmost professionalism and discretion, while still ensuring that all required documentation meets Vetassess standards.

Let us know your preference, and we’ll guide you in preparing alternative supporting evidence accordingly.