I've tried googling and can't find a solid answer. Do employer verification letters ever expire? If I get one now, but do not get an ITA for 6 months, will I have to ask for a new one?
How long are employer reference letters good for?
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dell2 said:they don't expire.
Just curious, how'd you score Band 10 out of 9 ?
Thanks!
Lol. Because I didn't pay attention to what I typed apparently. ;D
I just received my "letter" from HR and have serious concerns.
First, it's not a true letter, but rather a template that has been filled out. (It's a scanned PDF so nothing can be edited.) Included information is dates of employment, job position, salary, "full time," and the company letterhead.
Secondly, they listed "attachments: job description," and included a copy of my current description.
Lastly, an Human Resource Intern signed the form. He's authorized to do so- I have the email chain where his manager instructed him to compile the information.
Is any of this going to be an issue for me?
First, it's not a true letter, but rather a template that has been filled out. (It's a scanned PDF so nothing can be edited.) Included information is dates of employment, job position, salary, "full time," and the company letterhead.
Secondly, they listed "attachments: job description," and included a copy of my current description.
Lastly, an Human Resource Intern signed the form. He's authorized to do so- I have the email chain where his manager instructed him to compile the information.
Is any of this going to be an issue for me?
These are the requirements by CIC
"Work Experience
For the principal applicant:
• Letters of reference from all your employers for the past 10 years.
Letters must be:
• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses,
• stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your employment with the company,
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time you spent in each position,
• your main responsibilities and duties in each position,
• your total annual salary plus benefits in each position, and
• the number of hours worked per week in each position.
• Additional supporting documents may include:
• copies of work contracts, and
• copies of pay stubs.
If you and/or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner have engaged in full-time work in Canada,
with appropriate authorization, for a period of at least one year in the past 10 years, provide:
• letter(s) of reference (as per requirements stated above) from your past Canadian employer(s),
• a copy of any T4s if available,
• a copy of the employment authorization.
Important:
when submitting your tax information, be sure to black out your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to protect
this personal information.
Note: Self-employed individuals must provide documentation from 3rd party individual(s) indicating the service
provided along with payment details. Self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable evidence of
work experience. "
12. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5612E.pdf
"Work Experience
For the principal applicant:
• Letters of reference from all your employers for the past 10 years.
Letters must be:
• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses,
• stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your employment with the company,
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time you spent in each position,
• your main responsibilities and duties in each position,
• your total annual salary plus benefits in each position, and
• the number of hours worked per week in each position.
• Additional supporting documents may include:
• copies of work contracts, and
• copies of pay stubs.
If you and/or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner have engaged in full-time work in Canada,
with appropriate authorization, for a period of at least one year in the past 10 years, provide:
• letter(s) of reference (as per requirements stated above) from your past Canadian employer(s),
• a copy of any T4s if available,
• a copy of the employment authorization.
Important:
when submitting your tax information, be sure to black out your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to protect
this personal information.
Note: Self-employed individuals must provide documentation from 3rd party individual(s) indicating the service
provided along with payment details. Self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable evidence of
work experience. "
12. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5612E.pdf