Cannot get reference letter... should I submit affidavit for the same?

[kunalt2104]

Dear all,

All the people in my previous company, which I worked with 5 years ago have shifted to other organizations, including all my five managers (senior to me) and my HR manager.

I am in touch with all of them.

I have read somewhere in this forum, that if we can't get reference letter's we can submit an affidavit of Rs 50 stating our duties and reasons.

Is this correct or should I submit it on a plain paper and include the current mobile numbers and visiting cards (from present companies) of my past managers?

[ankit_20]

It will be tough to convince the VO these days with affidavit. Many applicants on forum have reported rejections due to vo not being satified with their claims of job duties.

The best approach will be to go to the NEW HR manager of company and get the reference letter. Organizations should have all your past employment record.

[SunnyDXB]

Hi Kunal,

In this case you can go to the current HR Manager in your previous company and show him the proof that you use to work in this company. You can show them your contract copy or any letter showing that you have worked in that company.

The original reference letter is very important document to convince VO.

[alie]

Hi,

I am unable to get reference letter for a company I used to work for in 2001, infact the company operations were closed in 2005. What to do in this case for reference letter?

Please help

Thanks
alie

Hi Kunal,

In this case you can go to the current HR Manager in your previous company and show him the proof that you use to work in this company. You can show them your contract copy or any letter showing that you have worked in that company.

The original reference letter is very important document to convince VO.

[rocky272727]

Hi,

I am unable to get reference letter for a company I used to work for in 2001, infact the company operations were closed in 2005. What to do in this case for reference letter?

Please help

Thanks
alie

Send a letter explaining the situation. Do you have any other official communication from them or a pay slip, explain the situation to them in a letter and it should be ok.

[rocky272727]

Dear all,

All the people in my previous company, which I worked with 5 years ago have shifted to other organizations, including all my five managers (senior to me) and my HR manager.

I am in touch with all of them.

I have read somewhere in this forum, that if we can't get reference letter's we can submit an affidavit of Rs 50 stating our duties and reasons.

Is this correct or should I submit it on a plain paper and include the current mobile numbers and visiting cards (from present companies) of my past managers?

It keeps the decision in the hands of the Visa Officer. The affidavit is just to support and it cannot replace a reference letter from employer. Remember if one applicant succeeded with it doesn't mean everyone will.

[mperei02]

I worked in hospital for 2 months...I dont have to claimpoints for it but have to show it...the employer hasnt given me experience letter...but i got appointment letter for it...thats what I am sending ...with explaination...

[alie]

Yes, I just have the appointment letter but no pay slip, would that help?

Thanks for replying.
alie

Send a letter explaining the situation. Do you have any other official communication from them or a pay slip, explain the situation to them in a letter and it should be ok.

[rocky272727]

Yes, I just have the appointment letter but no pay slip, would that help?

Thanks for replying.
alie

It should be fine but do give a letter with good explanation

[Cappuccino]

Hi,

I am unable to get reference letter for a company I used to work for in 2001, infact the company operations were closed in 2005. What to do in this case for reference letter?

Please help

Thanks
alie

We recently submitted our initial application and documents. We sent reference letters + contracts for our current employers and our previous employers. For my wife (principal applicant) the current and previous employers are the only employers she has had full-time since she was in education for 20 years prior to this.

I, as the spouse, provided my references for current and previous jobs, this covers 9 years. But having read the wording "present and past employers" does this mean you have to provide references for every single employer you have ever had since 18? Or just for the points you are claiming? We kinda read this as "you current employer and your former employer".

In response to the original question, I believe it depends on which work experience you are providing for. If it's FSW1 and it is the experience required to prove 1+ years continuous employment in the relevant NOC from the 29 list, it will be very unlikely that they will accept affidavit. However, if it is just a past employer and not needed to prove the experience, it will probably suffice. Just my opinion though.

Wayne.

[Temasek]

But having read the wording "present and past employers" does this mean you have to provide references for every single employer you have ever had since 18? Or just for the points you are claiming? We kinda read this as "you current employer and your former employer".

I took the conservative route and gave all.  As for those which I did not provide letters of reference, I supplemented what I had with letters of explanation.  I would rather take a cautious stand and give more information, than give lesser and risk having the application returned.