Offer Letter vs Letter of Employment

[adrlim]

Hi,

I'm currently working in Canada and one of the request is to submit a:
1. Letter of offer
2. Letter of employment

plus reference letters.

What would be the difference in 1 and 2?

Thanks

 

[DelPiero07]

Do you have a valid job offer? Are you claiming 50/200 points? Do you have LMIA or a employer specific work permit?

 

[adrlim]

Do you have a valid job offer? Are you claiming 50/200 points? Do you have LMIA or a employer specific work permit?

Yes. I've already been working for over a year with the same employer who provided me with the work permit here
Yes I am
I have a emplyer specific work permit (LMIA exempt)

 

[DelPiero07]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ee-whats-the-difference-btwn-offer-of-employment-and-letter-of-employment-t275552.0.html

Disregard the posts that say the job offer must be permanent (that was only the case before Nov 19th changes).

 

[ashu1710]

Yes. I've already been working for over a year with the same employer who provided me with the work permit here
Yes I am
I have a emplyer specific work permit (LMIA exempt)

Will your employer give you a letter stating that you'll be employed with them for at least a year (after you become a PR)? That's what's required in the "Letter of Employment" section.

 

[adrlim]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ee-whats-the-difference-btwn-offer-of-employment-and-letter-of-employment-t275552.0.html

Disregard the posts that say the job offer must be permanent (that was only the case before Nov 19th changes).

Hi. It seems like the Letter of Employment is issued as a current letter to prove that you are working in the position in the Offer letter. But this is also in many ways similar to Reference Letter of the current job you are in.

 

[DelPiero07]

Hi. It seems like the Letter of Employment is issued as a current letter to prove that you are working in the position in the Offer letter. But this is also in many ways similar to Reference Letter of the current job you are in.

My understanding is that the Letter of Employment is a letter that simply confirms your current employment - (i.e - a employer verification letter)

Check your document checklist to see if there are any specifics required.

 

[Asivad Anac]

My understanding is that the Letter of Employment is a letter that simply confirms your current employment - (i.e - a employer verification letter)

Check your document checklist to see if there are any specifics required.

For those specific LMIA exempt cases, Letter of Employment must explicitly indicate that the person has been working with that organisation for at least 1 year AND that the organisation will continue to employ them for at least 1 year from the time the employee gets their COPR/visa.

Offer of employment is a letter which was issued before the employee started working for this employer. It explains why this job didn't require an LMIA in the first place.

Either or both of these letter must clearly specify job responsibilities (for NOC identification purposes) and other details as required by IRCC.

 

[adrlim]

My understanding is that the Letter of Employment is a letter that simply confirms your current employment - (i.e - a employer verification letter)

Check your document checklist to see if there are any specifics required.

Hi DelPiero like most who posts about this topic there's no explanation given for Letter of employment. Only details on offer of employment and reference letters

 

[DelPiero07]

Hi DelPiero like most who posts about this topic there's no explanation given for Letter of employment. Only details on offer of employment and reference letters

Google "letter of employment" and make sure you include the information given by Avisad.

In Avisad I trust.

 

[adrlim]

Thanks guys

Reference letter (current employment) has some components of letter of employment but I guess it needs to be worded to proof you are employed. Thanks

 

[adrlim]

For those specific LMIA exempt cases, Letter of Employment must explicitly indicate that the person has been working with that organisation for at least 1 year AND that the organisation will continue to employ them for at least 1 year from the time the employee gets their COPR/visa.

Offer of employment is a letter which was issued before the employee started working for this employer. It explains why this job didn't require an LMIA in the first place.

Either or both of these letter must clearly specify job responsibilities (for NOC identification purposes) and other details as required by IRCC.

Hi Asivad,

In my reference letter it also speaks of the current employment date, permanent job and salary & benefits. It also states the job responsibilities.

So my question is, in your opinion should the letter of employment also repeat the job responsibilities? It would be a repeat. Or do you suggest I summarize it in letter of employment?

Thanks guys!

Below is an example of the letter of employment template I found online:

Employee Verification Letter


[Your Name]
[Company Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Date of Letter]

[Recipient’s Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]

Re: Verification of Employment for [Employee Name]

To Whom it May Concern,

Please accept this letter as confirmation that [Employee Name] has been employed with [Company Name] since ____/____/______. Currently, [Employee Name]:

• Holds the title of [Employee Title]

• Earns a salary of [Employee’s Salary], payable bi-weekly, with an annual bonus of [Amount]

• Works on a full time basis of forty hours per week.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please give me a call at the above number.

Best regards,

[Sign here]