Letter of reference proof - Urgent advice

[ishpah]

I contacted my HR of my previous employer but they denied to give letter of reference. Then, I was in touch with my immediate supervisor of my previous employer to get the job description proof (letter of reference), but he said that he is not authorized to sign on letter head of the company.
What can I do, is there any alternative? please guide as this is the only thing pending in my entire PR application.

 

[Stanlee]

I contacted my HR of my previous employer but they denied to give letter of reference. Then, I was in touch with my immediate supervisor of my previous employer to get the job description proof (letter of reference), but he said that he is not authorized to sign on letter head of the company.
What can I do, is there any alternative? please guide as this is the only thing pending in my entire PR application.

If HR refuses to give you a letter, then ask your manager to issue you a letter on white paper (it should cover all the requisite points), along with a copy of his visiting card and company ID card and get the letter notarized. Submit it along with a Letter of Explanation (LOE).

LOE should cover the following points.
- State the reason why you cannot get a reference letter from employer, if you have any evidence to support you statement, please mention it and also attach it along with the letter.
- In absence of the letter, mention what proactive steps you have taken to prove your work experience.
- Mention the list of documents which you are submitting, in the absence of the reference letter.
- Request the Case Officer to consider your case in light of your situation and also in terms of the proactive steps taken by you to submit best alternative documentary evidence.

You can also check this link for more details in this regard http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/nail-the-challenge-of-getting-reference-letter-from-current-employer-t397796.0.html