Employer reference letter by colleague/coworker

[UmairS]

Hi

I am not comfortable in letting my supervisor know that I am applying for PR. However, my colleague (senior than me, and working together with me, but we report directly to one supervisor) has given my a reference letter on company's letterhead, and it fulfills all CIC's requirements. In the letter he has NOT stated that I report to him, but he has confirmed my status and described my roles and responsibilities. He has also NOT stated that he is my colleague.

If I just submit this letter, would it be fine? Or would it be misrepresentation, since CIC had asked for the letter to be signed my immediate supervisor/personnel officer?

Kindly advise

 

[Stanlee]

Hi

I am not comfortable in letting my supervisor know that I am applying for PR. However, my colleague (senior than me, and working together with me, but we report directly to one supervisor) has given my a reference letter on company's letterhead, and it fulfills all CIC's requirements. In the letter he has NOT stated that I report to him, but he has confirmed my status and described my roles and responsibilities. He has also NOT stated that he is my colleague.

If I just submit this letter, would it be fine? Or would it be misrepresentation, since CIC had asked for the letter to be signed my immediate supervisor/personnel officer?

Kindly advise

Check this thread for the answer that you are looking for https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/nail-the-challenge-of-getting-reference-letter-from-current-employer.397796/

 

[UmairS]

Check this thread for the answer that you are looking for https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/nail-the-challenge-of-getting-reference-letter-from-current-employer.397796/

Thanks
I have seen that thread, but couldnt find the exact situation I am in

 

[Stanlee]

Thanks
I have seen that thread, but couldnt find the exact situation I am in

Many people have submitted letter issued by a colleague and used the LOE to explain why they did so.

 

[UmairS]

Many people have submitted letter issued by a colleague and used the LOE to explain why they did so.

Thankyou Stanlee

But I have submitted it without mentioning it in LOE, should I be worried?

 

[UmairS]

Thankyou Stanlee

But I have submitted it without mentioning it in LOE, should I be worried?

Also its not the main NOC I am claiming points for,but i just fear if this is misrepresenatation? Everything written on the letter is correct and genuine

 

[Stanlee]

Also its not the main NOC I am claiming points for,but i just fear if this is misrepresenatation? Everything written on the letter is correct and genuine

It is not misrepresentation as your colleague has vouched for actually what you do at work. I am not sure whether the letter that you have submitted is on an official letterhead or also whether you have provided the business card of your colleague. If you feel that the case officer would need to do a bit of guesswork on this document, it would be advisable to explain the same via IRCC Webform, you can find the link here https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

 

[UmairS]

It is not misrepresentation as your colleague has vouched for actually what you do at work. I am not sure whether the letter that you have submitted is on an official letterhead or also whether you have provided the business card of your colleague. If you feel that the case officer would need to do a bit of guesswork on this document, it would be advisable to explain the same via IRCC Webform, you can find the link here https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

He has provided it on the letterhead

 

[jackiee]

Hi UmairS,

Did you get the PR? did you face any problem with reference letter from colleague?

He has provided it on the letterhead