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[Shivaniarora]

Hello,

I have been working at a restaurant for 2 years and I am in the pool for express entry. I would like to switch jobs, but still haven’t received my ITA, can i request a job letter from my employer and work somewhere else for the time until I receive my Invitation to apply.
My points are 443, and the recent draws have been so high!
Please suggest.

 

[PAINKILLER28]

Hello,

I have been working at a restaurant for 2 years and I am in the pool for express entry. I would like to switch jobs, but still haven’t received my ITA, can i request a job letter from my employer and work somewhere else for the time until I receive my Invitation to apply.
My points are 443, and the recent draws have been so high!
Please suggest.

for a start, what kind of work permit are you on currently ? open or employer specified?

 

[Shivaniarora]

I have open work permit which expires in August 2020

 

[PAINKILLER28]

okay , so basically you want to submit an employer letter when you are not working for them ?

 

[Shivaniarora]

Yes thats what I am asking if I switch jobs after taking an employment letter, is it still valid

 

[jes_ON]

Yes thats what I am asking if I switch jobs after taking an employment letter, is it still valid

Not clear what type of letter you are asking about.

A letter of reference only discusses past work experience. It is required for all jobs for which you are claiming for work experience.
There´s nothing stopping you from getting the letter and then quitting, other than possibility burning bridges with your employer (not good, if you should happen to need a revised letter after the fact). It would be more .... ethical? ... if you gave notice and asked for a letter upon leaving. At least your employer won´t feel like you tried to deceive them. Not always possible with some employers, tho.

A job offer letter (future employment), on the other hand, for the extra 50 points, would not be valid if you leave the employer before submitting your eAPR. Since you are on an open work permit and would need an LMIA to have a valid job offer, likely this is NOT what you are talking about...

 

[Shivaniarora]

Not clear what type of letter you are asking about.

A letter of reference only discusses past work experience. It is required for all jobs for which you are claiming for work experience.
There´s nothing stopping you from getting the letter and then quitting, other than possibility burning bridges with your employer (not good, if you should happen to need a revised letter after the fact). It would be more .... ethical? ... if you gave notice and asked for a letter upon leaving. At least your employer won´t feel like you tried to deceive them. Not always possible with some employers, tho.

A job offer letter (future employment), on the other hand, for the extra 50 points, would not be valid if you leave the employer before submitting your eAPR. Since you are on an open work permit and would need an LMIA to have a valid job offer, likely this is NOT what you are talking about...

Thank you so much for your reply. Yes I was only looking for letter of reference only.