cec_dec2013 said:
Thanks for your response, Toby
I have submitted few supporting documents (Letter from colleague) instead. Has there been anyone in Nov who submitted the application with supporting document and without Reference letter and has received AOR?
Hi Guys, I took a gamble by submitting my application without the reference letter since my employer is not willing to give it. I submitted a bunch of supporting documents - Paystubs, Offer/Pay Package letters, HR emails, certificates, T4, NOA, Application for my current WP, Covering letter etc as supporting documents. I was hoping to get lucky and got my AOR ydy. (App received - Nov 19/AOR - Jan 6)
With that said, it doesn't mean that the emp reference letter is not required as it is a very important document. I m still trying to get one and i m expecting that CIC would ask me one anytime during the PR process. So i would saym, try as much as you can to get it. If you run out of options then do it as a last resort. I was running out of time on my WP and decided to send my application without it. If i get it i will add it to my application. All the best!