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Employment reference letter

NSCNSC SingaporePosts: 6Member
edited April 2013 in Other Migration Topic
Hi guys,

I am currently engaged to an agency to help me on my visa application. Now, they are asking me if I can provide them an "employment reference letter". The problem is, 2 of my previous company have changed their names or bought over by other entity. To cut the story short, I think its impossible for me to get such letter from them. Although I have every proof like contracts and payslips to confirm my employment on this company.
Is this different from "employment cert"?
Is there any othersubstitute document for this?

thanks!

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    ano pong difference ng sa Employee Reference, COE at Statutory Declaration. halos same lang laman nya. job description, company details, signatory etc. alin po pwede gamitin if previous company hindi mag provide ng detailed COE. meron sila generic. un po ba dapat samahan ng statutory declaration? tapos ung sa current employer po, medyo nakakahiya kasi magpagawa ng detailed kasi baka isipin may plan mag resign, pwede na din po ba generic na lang? and statutory? para saan pa po ang employement reference na sample ng ACS.

    ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
    ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts

    **Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
    ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts

    05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
    05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
    05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
    06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
    06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
    06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
    07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
    07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
    07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
    07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
    09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
    09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
    09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
    09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
    10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
    11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
    11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
    12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
    02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
    03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
    06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
    01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
    02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
    05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
    07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
    10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
    10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
    12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
    01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
    06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer

    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

  • mergetwomergetwo Mandaluyong
    Posts: 222Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2016
    @MayoMay the more specific the better. Companies na di nagbibigay ng detailed COE (Name, position, duration, salary, list of duties/responsibilities), make an affidavit but the manager or team lead should be the signatory (it's a affidavit that says that he/she at this address, as your team lead for this duration certifies the list of duties/responsibities mo).

    Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
    261399 - Software and applications programmer nec

    Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
    May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
    Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
    Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
    Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
    Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
    Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
    Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
    Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
    Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
    Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
    Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31

    ** Jan 10 is the 12th week **

  • mergetwomergetwo Mandaluyong
    Posts: 222Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2016
    @MayoMay ang ginawa ko is, dahil usually wala silang JD, I listed down all my duties and responsibilities and I asked the HR to have it checked sa dati kong boss at i-include nila sa COE. Just tell your boss (current) na you need skills assessment for australia because you want to know if you have a chance in case, just be truthful.

    as for the employee reference sa ACS, your COE should include all those highlighted in red para maconsider nila yung document mo for assessment. If 1 is lacking, they will not assess your skill in that particular employment. Take your time, make sure everything is good and correct.

    Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
    261399 - Software and applications programmer nec

    Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
    May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
    Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
    Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
    Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
    Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
    Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
    Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
    Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
    Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
    Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
    Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31

    ** Jan 10 is the 12th week **

  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    @mergetwo pwede po bang gumawa ung TL ko ng same ng reference letter na format ni ACS. tapos sa affidavit sabihn na lang na certify ni tl lahat ng nakasulat sa reference letter para hindi sama sama sa iisang page? how about mga photocopies ng ids dapat certified true copy din? pag yes, pwede un sa notary public na din like affidavit for work exp. tapos po ok lang notary noh. no need na ung sa city hall talaga na mga private attorney? ilang witness po need at ilang copies din po ang need. puro upload lang po ggawin. lahat ng original itago lang po ? mahal po ba pa notary?

    ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
    ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts

    **Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
    ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts

    05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
    05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
    05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
    06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
    06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
    06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
    07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
    07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
    07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
    07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
    09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
    09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
    09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
    09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
    10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
    11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
    11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
    12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
    02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
    03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
    06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
    01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
    02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
    05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
    07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
    10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
    10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
    12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
    01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
    06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer

    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

  • mergetwomergetwo Mandaluyong
    Posts: 222Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2016
    @MayoMay YES - standard COE (signed by HR manager) but ask them to include the job responsiblities that you have and tell them to ask approval from the TL. Kasi kong yung TL mo gagawa, its an affidavit na at iba ang format nun. As for a standard COE, no need for attachment - COE is okay. But all these should be CTC'd sa notary, bring to the city hall where the lawyer is affiliated, have it authenticated, then go to DFA for red ribbon.

    Or pwede din, gather all your COE's - the complete ones - photocopy them, go to cityhall, ask where you can have it notarized mismo sa loob ng cityhall, authenticate it in the city hall, red ribbon sa DFA.

    Depende kung san ka magpapa notary.

    Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
    261399 - Software and applications programmer nec

    Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
    May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
    Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
    Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
    Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
    Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
    Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
    Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
    Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
    Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
    Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
    Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31

    ** Jan 10 is the 12th week **

  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    @mergetwo whaaaaaaaaa ipapa red ribbon pa pala un. mahal po ba? naisip ko kasi ipapa notary yung COE, lahat ng photocopies like payslip if ayaw certify ni hr kasi sa online downloadable lang po kasi, sama na din mga copies ng ids, passport, other school records na walang mag certify etc..

    ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
    ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts

    **Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
    ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts

    05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
    05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
    05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
    06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
    06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
    06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
    07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
    07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
    07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
    07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
    09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
    09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
    09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
    09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
    10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
    11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
    11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
    12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
    02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
    03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
    06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
    01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
    02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
    05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
    07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
    10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
    10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
    12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
    01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
    06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer

    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

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