How to Write the Working Reference Letter?

At the moment of making the process for the Express Entry, one of the questions that must be answered is about the work history. The important thing here is the support of each indicated position. One of the acceptable documents is the labour reference letter.

The labour reference letter is a letter written on letterhead, addressed to the CIC confirming the work position worked, the salary received and describing the activities carried out. Actually, there is no specific format. We will put some examples here.

Tips before writing the Working Letter

Although it is not mandatory, here the objective here is to make it easy for the immigration agent to make a decision. For this reason, it is highly advisable to find the NOC equivalent of the position you are claiming. The description in the NOC list will help you write the letter.

Once with the position found, the next step is to write the letter yourself. Former employers have no obligation to a former employee and that is why the letter must be written and ready to print and sign.

Sample Texts for the Working Letter

We present some texts that have worked. Do not forget that the letters must be on letterhead of the company and signed by an authority. It does not necessarily have to be the Director (aka CEO); deputy directors or managers can sign it.

Example 1

To Whom it may concern,

The undersigned, in my capacity as representative of "BUSINESS NAME" through this, confirm that EX-EMPLOYEE NAME started to work within this company from May 2007 to July 2012, when he decides to move to Canada.

EX-EMPLOYEE NAME's job was "JOB's DESK NAME" and he worked a minimum of 04 hours a week and receive $ 999 999 999 as annual salary, plus the following benefits: major and minor medical expenses, life insurance, 10 days of vacation per year, 25% vacation pay, 15 days of Christmas bonus and 999 as food coupons.

During his duty, EX-EMPLOYEE NAME's was responsible of LIST OF OUTSTANDING TASKS.

EX-EMPLOYEE NAME's skills are about LIST OF OUTSTANDING SKILLS, therefore, we are sure that EX-EMPLOYEE NAME will be an asset of great benefit for Canada.

Also, I not that as long as he worked for this company he was assigned to DEPARTMENT OR DIRECTION.

We remain available to provide any information you require to facilitate this request.

Best regards

Example 2

Dear Sir or Madam:

LETTER OF REFERENCE

I write to confirm that EX-EMPLOYEE NAME first worked with COMPANY NAME in YEAR. Initially, he was based in COUNTRY til YEAR when he moved to Canada and continued to work with us. He was initially our JOB DESK TITLE.

In DATE, we promoted him to the role of JOB DESK TITLE and he held this position til DATE. He worked a minimum of 40 hours a week and was on a 999 999 CAD annual salary.

EX-EMPLOYEE NAME is very skilled in AREA. He is an asset of great benefit to this nation. I have no reservation recommending him.

We remain available to provide any information you require to facilitate this request.

My warm wishes to you.

Example 3

I write to confirm that EX-EMPLOYEE NAME first worked in COMPANY NAME in DATE. He was working until DATE when he moved to another job. At that epoch, I was his superior as BOSS' DESK NAME.

EX-EMPLOYEE NAME position was DESK NAME. He worked a minimum of 40 hours a week on a 999 9999 annual salary with the standard job benefits.

During his duty, EX-EMPLOYEE NAME was responsible of LIST OF OUTSTANDING DUTIES.

EX-EMPLOYEE NAME is a skilled worker in AREA as well. He will be an asset of great benefit for Canada.

We remain available to provide any information you require to facilitate this request.

Best Regards

What to do if I do not Obtain a Working Reference Letter?

Whatever the reason: the company no longer exists or a bad relationship prevents obtaining it; The process of permanent residence allows offers the opportunity to explain why some documents are missing by means of a letter of explanation.

In addition to the letter of explanation, other documents such as stubs are valid. The objective is to present all possible documentation that demonstrates that the claimed work activity was carried out.