Reasons for Rejection
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My letter has no date on it along with the signature. However, the content of the letter mentions my start date with the company (it's for my current job) . Should that be okay?Asivad Anac said:
If your reference letter mentions the start date and isn't dated then how is CIC going to know how many years you've worked there? Since it' for your current job did they write that you started working there from X date till present? If they did then how would they know what present is if the letter isn't dated? For all they know you may have gotten the letter last year or any time or did they write how many years you've worked there on the letter?sam_172452 said:
Valid point. I guessed that the letter would say that the OP was still working with them but it wasn't clear in their message.Anya654 said:
Do confirm this sam_172452.
This is what my letter reads:Asivad Anac said:
Please accept this letter of confirmation of current employment for Mr. xxxx xxxxx. Mr. xxxxx has been employed by XXX Ltd., Abu Dhabi Branch since 7 January 2013 holding the position of Environmental Consultant since that time. I am his Team Leader and immediate supervisor.
This is fine provided there was a date to the letter. When it is undated, Anya's point is valid. It could cause confusion.sam_172452 said:
They said that the additional documents I sent have been attached to my application.dragon17Sky said:
Relax. Let CIC do the hard work here.sam_172452 said:The letter was undated
I literally feel like I'm about to cry
At your end, get a revised letter asap and keep it handy. Submit it along with a CSE only if your application is declined because of this reason - none of us can predict the chances of that happening though so there is a chance that you might squeeze through without needing the revised letter. Better to stay prepared for those eventualities though.
All the best!
I have submitted payslips for last 6 months prior to the submission of my application. Would that help show that I am really currently employed?Asivad Anac said:
Also, I got a promotion and a pay increment last month. Should I send a CSE with a DATED updated letter confirming that I received a promotion which only effects my reported salary and does not have any impact on my duties and responsibilities? I would then pass this dated letter as a CSE simply by being proactive and keeping CIC updated about my work life??
What do you suggest Asivad?
I think you should do that and also send another reference letter but this time dated. I remember going through the old FSW thread and seeing a few ppl rejected because their reference letters weren't dated.sam_172452 said:
Thank you Anya.Anya654 said:
I'll do that when im back in the office next week. I hope it wouldn't be too late
I wouldn't recommend this course of action. Do not attract attention to things. Almost everyone will have something or the other out of place in their documentation and it is prudent to let CIC do the hard work of finding those chinks rather than revealing them on your own.sam_172452 said:
It is also a good sign that you've submitted payslips for 6 months leading to your application submission because that reinforces that you are still employed with the same organization. In my opinion, that should be enough to compensate for the missing date.
Get an updated letter about the promotion and pay hike and keep it with yourself. Submit it only if your application is declined for the 'missing date' reasons.
CIC is definitely going to check if the reference letter is dated so there's no harm in him sending a CSE with the updated letter. Besides if you think it'll draw attention then surely they have the recent payslips to fall back on? Any way Sam_172452 do not let us tell you the best course of action to take as we aren't immigration advisers, follow what you think is right.