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Reference letter addressed to CIC or AGENTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, OK on ON?

ei8hteen

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Dec 29, 2014
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Hi,

My reference letter is addressed to CITIZENSHIP AND IMMGRATION CANADA or AGENTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF. Can I use it for OOPNP or shall I request a new one?

Thanks,
 

Asivad Anac

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ei8hteen said:
Hi,

My reference letter is addressed to CITIZENSHIP AND IMMGRATION CANADA or AGENTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF. Can I use it for OOPNP or shall I request a new one?

Thanks,
Get one that says "To whomsoever it may concern"
 

britinvancouver

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Sep 13, 2014
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Vancouver, BC
Category........
NOC Code......
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22-09-2015
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ei8hteen said:
No, my manager won't sign that :(
Previous employers had to have a name and/or address for my reference letters too. A solicitor friend of mine told me to use the following:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government of Canada

So I think that should be fine!
 

ashutoshmanohar

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Feb 4, 2014
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Vancouver, BC
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5241
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03-11-2015
Doc's Request.
NA
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AOR Received.
03-11-2015
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28-07-2016
Check with your manager if this works:

TO WHOM SO EVER IT MAY CONCERN

I am writing this letter of reference at the request of (Your Name) who is applying for Permanent Residency in Canada.


this way, you are not addressing it to anyone specifically, but still clearly indicating the purpose for this letter (if that's your manager's concern)