Proof of Work

[jby]

Dear All,

I have been trying to immigrate to Canada since 3 years (legally), my sad story is that every-time i try to fill a gap that will put me through, the laws change and then i am left behind again in the dust.


If i get a letter from employer, stating that i worked as a "restaurant manager", what kind further proof do i need ? other than the letter ofcourse.

Thanks alot for your help.

[asd]

hi,
u need aletter showed the job title , starting date , end date(if any), duties,anual sallary all in one letter.also u need to send the contracts of employment,salary slips,

[jby]

Dear Asd, thank you for your reply, but the resturant manager job was a few years back,  i don't have salary slip for this job in record and it is impossible to get one from my previous company, is salary slip very critical ??

Also, i don't have the employment contract copy anymore, and they won't issue me a new copy, its impossible, what do i do ?

[Pippin]

You have to get a letter on company letterhead stating the dates and length of your service at that establishment also your hours of work per week, salary, and duties which must be 70-80% of the ones listed for NOC 0631.  Makes sure the HR personal writing the letter does not repeat the duties directly from NOC outline. The letter must be original and accompanied by a business card if at all possible.  If no business card available, ensure full contact information is on letterhead.  You have to think of it from the perspective of the Visa Officer.  What would convince you that a person had performed this job???  Any possibility of being in touch with people you worked with who could also write  letters supporting your duties.  In the absence of pay slips, which are not mandatory but provide additional validity, can you get bank statements that show deposits reflecting your salary being paid into an account during the time you worked. Just try to think of ANYTHING that honestly supports your position.  Photographs?? I can understand your sadness and frustration at the roadblocks that confront you, but don't give up. Best of luck.

[jby]

You have to get a letter on company letterhead stating the dates and length of your service at that establishment also your hours of work per week, salary, and duties which must be 70-80% of the ones listed for NOC 0631.  Makes sure the HR personal writing the letter does not repeat the duties directly from NOC outline. The letter must be original and accompanied by a business card if at all possible.  If no business card available, ensure full contact information is on letterhead.  You have to think of it from the perspective of the Visa Officer.  What would convince you that a person had performed this job???  Any possibility of being in touch with people you worked with who could also write  letters supporting your duties.  In the absence of pay slips, which are not mandatory but provide additional validity, can you get bank statements that show deposits reflecting your salary being paid into an account during the time you worked. Just try to think of ANYTHING that honestly supports your position.  Photographs?? I can understand your sadness and frustration at the roadblocks that confront you, but don't give up. Best of luck.

Thank you so much for your good Reply Pippin, The only proof i can get a letter from the CEO of the company, stating my Job title, duties, salary, work period, he is willing to put in as much info as possible etc.  But Salary slip impossible, contract copy impossible (they refused), Business card impossible. Regarding bank statements , i used to get paid in cheques, and it was a long time ago, i am not a customer in that bank anymore and they can only retrieve data that is 2 years or older.

I really hope the letter by itself is enough proof to them. Because as per checklist, it is the only thing that is mentioned as "required" .  As you said i'll do my best and won't give up.

[Cappuccino]

Dear Asd, thank you for your reply, but the resturant manager job was a few years back,  i don't have salary slip for this job in record and it is impossible to get one from my previous company, is salary slip very critical ??

Also, i don't have the employment contract copy anymore, and they won't issue me a new copy, its impossible, what do i do ?

Actually the instructions don't mention salary slips. You don't have to provide them, although they won't hurt and can act as additional backup. We didn't include any salary slips with our application because they didn't ask for them.

You must provide an original reference letter on company headed paper, which should include the company address, telephone, email, fax etc - stating the start and end date of employment, the salary, and the job title and the duties you performed. If you had more than 1 job title/duties then it should also state how long you spent it each.

It should be signed by either your manager or a personal officer from the company, and they should ideally include their business card so they can be contacted. If they don't have a business card then it is usually acceptable for them to provide their personal contact details (telephone/email) in the letter.

A notarized copy of the contract of employment should also be included.

If any of the above cannot be obtained (contract etc) then you need to submit a written explanation - obviously the more of it which cannot be obtained the less convinced the visa officer will be that you have the relevant experience.

Best of luck,
Wayne.

[jby]

Thank you so much Cappuccino , your post is extremely helpful and completely clarified everything for me.

I'll do my best to get a contract copy, but very unlikely. Like you said i'll write a letter and cross my fingers worst case, i mean i cant achieve impossible things, and its my only chance to immigrate to canada.

[Pippin]

You can also include the letter you write asking for the contract, to show CIO you have tried to get one, if the employer is not willing to provide one.

[Mohan Joshi]

Dear All,

I have been trying to immigrate to Canada since 3 years (legally), my sad story is that every-time i try to fill a gap that will put me through, the laws change and then i am left behind again in the dust.


If i get a letter from employer, stating that i worked as a "restaurant manager", what kind further proof do i need ? other than the letter ofcourse.

Thanks alot for your help.

On the company letterhead the following issues must be portrayed:

1. Your full name
2. Starting date, finishing date (e.g. between 26/02/2006 - 25/05/2009)
3. Full time/Part time + number of hours per week (e.g. 37 hours per week)
4. The name and address of the Company + the department where you have been employed
5. Contact details of the person who is issuing/ has issued your letter.
6. The letter can be issued by HR manager/ HR employee/ Production manager/ Operations Manager/ Director.
7. The detailed job duties(please ensure 80-90% of job duties do match with the NOC duties. It is strongly advised not to copy the exact words or not to paraphrase)
8. Send the original letter (company letterhead) and all payslips, P45, P60 (if applicable) to the CHC. Please note CHC do not return the original letter. However, they will return your payslips, P45, P60 etc.
9. If you have got National Insurance number card, please make a photocopy and send that as well. It will help CHC to make verify through Inland Revenue. If not just ignore this bit.
10. Business card is not mandatory once the person's details are appeared on the company letterhead.
 
Payslips are compulsory. I have just checked 90 days letter which I received from the CHC,London. The letter is clearly asking for payslips.

If you do not submit payslips, employment contract eventually the ofiicer will think your employment letter has been issued purposely. However, you can submit equivalent documents instead of payslips to prove you got paid while you were working as a restaurant manager.

Regards.