# USG Certification Strategy Note (2026-05-06)

## Evidence reviewed
1) Invoice INV-0062 (PHIXEL -> USG)
- Invoice date: 23 Aug 2024
- Supplier ABN: 99 669 481 065 (PHIXEL)
- Description: Office Administration, PO 010315 / Job 35216
- Quantity: 38.00
- Unit price: 35.00
- Total: AUD 1,463.00 (includes GST 10%)

2) Invoice 0157 (Lady Carolina Penuela Pinto -> USG)
- Invoice date: 04 May 2026
- Supplier ABN: 64 998 953 867
- Description: Office Administration services, 27 Apr to 1 May 2026, PO 900390 / JN 35216
- Quantity: 38
- Unit price: 40
- Total: AUD 1,520.00

3) USG Remittance Advice (06 May 2026)
- Paid to: Lady Carolina Penuela Pinto
- Invoice reference: 0157
- Amount paid: AUD 1,520.00
- Still owing: AUD 0.00

## What changes in the certification approach
- The evidence supports a contractor/service-provider model, not a standard employee contract model.
- Recommended letter title: Statement of Service (Independent Contractor) / Service Provider Confirmation.
- The letter must avoid wording that implies standard payroll employment unless USG can prove that separately.

## Critical consistency points
- Keep payer, ABN, invoice references, and role wording consistent.
- The current sample shows quantity 38 in one week period. If quantity is hours, this may conflict with a 24h/week narrative.
- Before signing, clarify internally whether quantity means:
  1) hours,
  2) units/tasks,
  3) blended service blocks.

## VETASSESS/visa evidence framing (operational)
- For skills evidence, emphasize:
  - paid service engagement,
  - relevant duties at appropriate skill level,
  - continuity of role over time,
  - clear period, hours basis, and remuneration basis.
- Attach invoice + remittance pairs as supporting proof.
- Ensure employer letter explains engagement type clearly and consistently.

## Recommended next actions before final signature
1. Confirm with USG finance how quantity is defined in invoices.
2. Confirm average weekly hours statement to use in letter.
3. Lock consistent engagement wording: independent contractor/service provider.
4. Add signer details (name, title, direct contact).