sashali78 said:
It seems like this case is happening over and over again. A government clerk decides to ignore all the supporting evidence and common sense as long the letter does not detail the job responsibilities. In some cases people were rejected even as duties were stated but didn't match closely enough per the clerks understanding.
This is simply outrageous, how come an annual salary, tax return/pay stubs and employment letter with start/end dates and job title are not good enough to prove skilled work experience?? This lacks any common sense!
I really think its time that somebody takes his rejection letter and go to his local MP to try sort it out.
CIC states very clearly on what they are looking for in a reference letter:
The letter must include
all of the following information:
- The specific period of your employment with the company,
- The positions you have held during the period of employment and time spent in each position,
- Your main responsibilities and duties in each position
- Your total annual salary plus benefits
- The number of hours worked per week
CEC is a pass/fail system, if you have ALL of the above in your reference letter, you will be okay. If you don't, you will be refused.
I don't know how complaining to your local MP would help your case when CIC tells you exactly what they are looking for and they also tell you if you don't provide what they want, you won't pass. Doesn't matter if your duties/responsibilities are on your pay stub, cover letter..etc, if it's not on your reference letter, CIC won't consider it.