Hi rjessome is the letter mandatory as I am contract so not sure what to do I intend to start my process in October the latest so want to gather all the information... I thought spouses were not subject to LICO
Yes, it is mandatory. You don't have to have full-time employment or even be employed. But if you are, you have to follow the checklist and give them what they ask for. There isn't a "right" kind of work so if you are on a contract when you apply, you get a letter from that employer. Spouses are not subject to LICO but that doesn't mean the checklist documents are not required.