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Job reference letter format says "last title"

sgrv

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Sep 11, 2018
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Hello,

I have a work experience letter from my previous employer. I held a single job title/role for my entire duration of employment with this employer, and the dates are stated on the letter.

The letter goes like this -

"This is to certify that [my name] worked at [employer name] from [start date] to [end date]. His last title was [job title] in a full-time (40 hours per week) employment capacity and his last salary was [salary].

During his employment, his duties included the following:

...(cont'd)"

I am worried that it says "last" title and "last" salary. I have held only a single role at this company. It is just their format to report my single role as my last role at the company.

Will this cause a problem with my application?

If it will be a problem, I can also attach my offer letter (to show that I started with this title and salary) and tax forms (to show that I was always paid this salary for the entire duration). Will this be sufficient?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

cansha

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Aug 1, 2018
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Hello,

I have a work experience letter from my previous employer. I held a single job title/role for my entire duration of employment with this employer, and the dates are stated on the letter.

The letter goes like this -

"This is to certify that [my name] worked at [employer name] from [start date] to [end date]. His last title was [job title] in a full-time (40 hours per week) employment capacity and his last salary was [salary].

During his employment, his duties included the following:

...(cont'd)"

I am worried that it says "last" title and "last" salary. I have held only a single role at this company. It is just their format to report my single role as my last role at the company.

Will this cause a problem with my application?

If it will be a problem, I can also attach my offer letter (to show that I started with this title and salary) and tax forms (to show that I was always paid this salary for the entire duration). Will this be sufficient?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
I think it is sufficient and I don't think it will be a big issue. As long as the letter clearly states job duties, hours, compensation etc. ... things needed by IRCC it should be fine. If you're worried about it just write 2-3 line explanation in the letter of explanation clarifying that this is set internal format of your company.
 

sgrv

Star Member
Sep 11, 2018
178
74
I think it is sufficient and I don't think it will be a big issue. As long as the letter clearly states job duties, hours, compensation etc. ... things needed by IRCC it should be fine. If you're worried about it just write 2-3 line explanation in the letter of explanation clarifying that this is set internal format of your company.
Thank you! I was worried they might misconstrue "last title" as that I may have held a previous title not mentioned on the letter.

I will write a LOE to clarify, in any case.

In your experience, does IRCC call employers if they need further confirmation/clarification about anything? (As long as I have provided details they asked for.) I hope they do, instead of immediately issuing a rejection.
 

cansha

VIP Member
Aug 1, 2018
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Thank you! I was worried they might misconstrue "last title" as that I may have held a previous title not mentioned on the letter.

I will write a LOE to clarify, in any case.

In your experience, does IRCC call employers if they need further confirmation/clarification about anything? (As long as I have provided details they asked for.) I hope they do, instead of immediately issuing a rejection.
I have read through forums where a few people have mentioned that their employers did get a call from IRCC. But I don't think it is very common. It is quite rare. From what I have seen on the forums here (based on GCMS notes shared by people) the IRCC case analysts try to validate whether a company is a genuine company. So they do web search to see if the company exists. If you work for a big company, chances are remote that your employer will get a call.