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Jsouf22

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Feb 3, 2019
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Hello guys,
Please i need help.
I have 465 points but Im very worried about applying for have express entry considering my work experience. I have worked for over a year, but it was paid in cash. Fortunately, i got the logo headed reference letter with details: duties, manager, address, number of hours per week, salary/ hour, but thats all what i have.
I have no pay stubs or slips or any other document.
What is the chance they will ask for more documents?? Or did any one apply with only reference letter and got approved???
 
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KichuKeech

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Jan 6, 2019
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According to IRCC, reference letter is the only document needed. If it contains all the points required and if the job duties match the NOC chosen then it should be sufficient.
 
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Rmv.18

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Jun 11, 2019
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Was your case accepted?
Jsouf22 said:
Hello guys,
Please i need help.
I have 465 points but Im very worried about applying for have express entry considering my work experience. I have worked for over a year, but it was paid in cash. Fortunately, i got the logo headed reference letter with details: duties, manager, address, number of hours per week, salary/ hour, but thats all what i have.
I have no pay stubs or slips or any other document.
What is the chance they will ask for more documents?? Or did any one apply with only reference letter and got approved???
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sam3218

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Jan 25, 2013
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Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1111
App. Filed.......
07-07-2018
AOR Received.
07-07-2018
Passport Req..
06-11-2018
VISA ISSUED...
20-11-2018
Jsouf22 said:
Hello guys,
Please i need help.
I have 465 points but Im very worried about applying for have express entry considering my work experience. I have worked for over a year, but it was paid in cash. Fortunately, i got the logo headed reference letter with details: duties, manager, address, number of hours per week, salary/ hour, but thats all what i have.
I have no pay stubs or slips or any other document.
What is the chance they will ask for more documents?? Or did any one apply with only reference letter and got approved???
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Yes it should be enough. Especially if the employer has a web presence.
 
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Sharan083

Star Member
Jul 6, 2019
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Jsouf22 said:
Hello guys,
Please i need help.
I have 465 points but Im very worried about applying for have express entry considering my work experience. I have worked for over a year, but it was paid in cash. Fortunately, i got the logo headed reference letter with details: duties, manager, address, number of hours per week, salary/ hour, but thats all what i have.
I have no pay stubs or slips or any other document.
What is the chance they will ask for more documents?? Or did any one apply with only reference letter and got approved???
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Don't worry @Jsouf22
You are not the only one. I am also in the same boat. I too, have only reference letter to prove my work.
 
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bairn7

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Feb 27, 2015
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Just a reference letter is fine provided that it has all of the required information. I only submitted reference letters (no payslips etc) and received PPR this week. I also only submitted a bank letter with the six month average figure (no bank statements etc).
 
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Sharan083

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Jul 6, 2019
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bairn7 said:
Just a reference letter is fine provided that it has all of the required information. I only submitted reference letters (no payslips etc) and received PPR this week. I also only submitted a bank letter with the six month average figure (no bank statements etc).
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Hi bairn 7!
Firstly, Congrats for your PR.
I need your help if you don't mind. I just want to ask that have you added your joining letter too? Or only reference letter will work? Please reply as soon as possible as I am going to take reference letter from my employer today however he refused to give me any joining letter.
Thanks in advance.
 
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uppperkut

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Jan 28, 2017
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Somewhere in ON
Sharan083 said:
Hi bairn 7!
Firstly, Congrats for your PR.
I need your help if you don't mind. I just want to ask that have you added your joining letter too? Or only reference letter will work? Please reply as soon as possible as I am going to take reference letter from my employer today however he refused to give me any joining letter.
Thanks in advance.
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What's a joining letter? A contract? Whatever you can get, get.. Other than that, don't stress over something not listed in the requirements.
 
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Amrit2024

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Aug 26, 2024
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Jsouf22 said:
Hello guys,
Please i need help.
I have 465 points but Im very worried about applying for have express entry considering my work experience. I have worked for over a year, but it was paid in cash. Fortunately, i got the logo headed reference letter with details: duties, manager, address, number of hours per week, salary/ hour, but thats all what i have.
I have no pay stubs or slips or any other document.
What is the chance they will ask for more documents?? Or did any one apply with only reference letter and got approved???
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Any update?
 
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