Reference Letter - Signatory?

[Hamza Moazam]

Gents,

Is it necessary to have the reference / experience letter signed by the HR personnel only? As i understand from the following link it could be done by the immediate supervisor as well?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

My HR is a pain in the ass and is unlikely they would sign any experience letter as long as i am working.

Plus, who should it be addressed to?

 

[chente]

No need to be signed by HR, can be your supervisor.
You can address it to: To whom it may concern

 

[Hamza Moazam]

No need to be signed by HR, can be your supervisor.
You can address it to: To whom it may concern

Thanks chente. Can it be addressed to Citizenship & Immigration Canada? Do they have an address? or To whom it may concern will be good enough?

 

[DelPiero07]

Citizenship & Immigration Canada, To whom it may concern, Dear Officer, Dear Batman... it doesn't matter.

 

[farazafzal]

Citizenship & Immigration Canada, To whom it may concern, Dear Officer, Dear Batman... it doesn't matter.

That's right, Mine was addressed to Batman !!! And guess what I don't have PR.

 

[jes_ON]

Gents and Ladies,

Is it necessary to have the reference / experience letter signed by the HR personnel only? As i understand from the following link it could be done by the immediate supervisor as well?

Immediate supervisor is preferred.

 

[Hamza Moazam]

Thanks! Supervisor it is.

 

[Hamza Moazam]

All, just found out that if the letter is signed by my Manager it should be on a blank paper, notarized and submitted along with LOE.

I can have it printed on the letter head and signed by my manager. do i still need LOE and Notary?

 

[sirmeks]

All, just found out that if the letter is signed by my Manager it should be on a blank paper, notarized and submitted along with LOE.

I can have it printed on the letter head and signed by my manager. do i still need LOE and Notary?

Hi Ladies and Gents

I am about to start my canadian journey.

Let me breakdown my inquiry.

1. I am married, looking to take IELTS but my expired passport bears my maiden name, Can I renew my passport with my maiden name and go ahead with booking the test, the immigration officer told me it will take a long time to get a name change for my new passport plus the other hurdles i have to jump.

2. I have been working for my dad for over 3 years, but the company closed last year due to his health challenges.
Can his lawyer write me a letter of reference and have it notarized since my Dad was my boss.

 

[jackdawn]

Thanks! Supervisor it is.

Having it from supervisor is much better than the HR.

IMO supervisor gives a better feedback if at all there is a call than the HR