Under the Express Entry system, to be eligible under the Canadian Experience Class, pursuant to R87.1(2), a candidate must have work experience in a Teer 0,1,2, or 3 Category, their job duties must match lead statement of their NOC code and they must have performed a substantial number of main duties of their listed occupation.
Your employment letter serves as proof of this work experience and provides the officer an opportunity to verify whether your work experience qualifies under Express Entry, thus making the employment letter a very crucial document in your permanent residence file. An incomplete employment letter is the most common reason for a file being refused. Therefore, it is extremely important to be aware of the following points when drafting your employment letter for IRCC.
What to include in an Employment letter for Immigration?
IRCC website provides specific instructions on what must be included in the letters of employment, which are produced as follows:
- 1. The letter must be printed on official company letterhead
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2. The letter MUST include the mandatory components:
- a) Applicant’s name
- b) The company’s information, such as address, telephone number and email.
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c) Details Regarding your Job:
- i) Full job title
- ii) Start and end date
- iii) Job duties and responsibilities (Identify your NOC code first, review the job duties on NOC website
- iv) Whether you were working part-time or full-time
- v) Hours worked per week
- vi) Salary
- 3. The letter must be signed by your immediate supervisor or HR and include their name, title and signature
For a complete application package, these letters must be ideally supplemented by your paystubs, copies of T4 tax information slips, Notice of Assessments, and Bank Statements.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Immigration is strictly reviewing the employment documents to ensure all work experience declared is genuine and meets the requirements for Express Entry. While preparing the letter, avoid these common mistakes.
- ● Identifying the wrong NOC Code for your job duties
- ● Ignoring the lead statement mentioned in your NOC code
- ● Failure to provide information on working hours, start and end date or salary
- ● The letter is undated and not signed by a supervisor
- ● The duties are an exact copy and paste from the NOC Code
A simple mistake can cost you your chance for permanent residency in Canada, as Officers have limited duty to reach out to you for information if it is missing. Get professional assisting in filing your case, reach out to our office today by contacting +1 416-454-2828 or booking an appointment via https://calendly.com/tamberlaw