Hi everyone,
I am on an Open (post-graduate) Work Permit (PGWP) and just got approved for OHIP based on my current employment. One of the things I found frustrating was the lack of clarity around the requirements for the Employment Letter. I wanted to provide a summary of the current (as of June 2018) requirements.
Upon arrival, the agent went item-by-item through a checklist, verifying that my letter met all of the requirements. I wanted to share this document with others that might be going through this process so they can request a letter that meets these exact requirements.
ServiceOntario Open Work Permit Employment Letter Guidelines
The letter must be:
Good luck!
I am on an Open (post-graduate) Work Permit (PGWP) and just got approved for OHIP based on my current employment. One of the things I found frustrating was the lack of clarity around the requirements for the Employment Letter. I wanted to provide a summary of the current (as of June 2018) requirements.
Upon arrival, the agent went item-by-item through a checklist, verifying that my letter met all of the requirements. I wanted to share this document with others that might be going through this process so they can request a letter that meets these exact requirements.
ServiceOntario Open Work Permit Employment Letter Guidelines
The letter must be:
- On the employer's company letterhead
- Signed and dated by the employer in pen ["in pen" is strictly enforced; they did not accept my first letter that was digitally signed and then printed on company letterhead]
- That the employee is working full-time
- The title/occupation of the position
- That the employee will be working for the company within Ontario (the company does not have to be located in Ontario. The letter may have the address or city where the employee will be working in Ontario)
- The start date of employment
- That the employer intends to employ the employee for a minimum of six (6) months
- An employment acceptance or offer letter
- A photocopy, scan, email or fax
Good luck!
