Reference Letter Requirement for ACS Assessment

[saad]

Hello,

The reference letters required by ACS should be from the company HR or from line manager ?

I have managed to get reference letter with mentioned guidelines from HR with stamp/seal, should I need signature on that letter too or the stamp will be sufficient ?

I have recently switched my job where I am on probation for initial 3 months (just a formality) will it affect the assessment ? Can I take line manager reference letter for this new job instead of HR because HR letter will be difficult to obtain.

Regards,
Saad

[anj1976]

there are two kinds of reference letters required, one from a senior which would be good if its on a company letterhead with contact details, the other is a personal reference letter. this need not be on company letterhead and teh same would be from fellow employees.

and not every company is willing to give the letters, and since u hv just joined this office, all the way more difficult.

even the new job wont be an issue, just make sure u give a statutory declaration/affidavit for all papers that u r not able to manage. and the reason that u mention in it can be fear of loosing job if u ask for the letter.

there are lots of ppsts/threads on acs.. if u search for them u will get plenty of material which will help
wish u luck

[Kingbear]

Hi Anj, I have read a lot of 'sample reference letters' but can't find the answer to one question. I have 3 ex bosses who will cover the required 8 years work experience, however, only 2 of those still work at the same company when they were my boss, so getting a reference from the other one on letter headed paper won't be possible. What can I do to ensure this 'ex-boss' is covered? In fact, what is the 'standard' of what the reference letters need to meet? Be accompanied by a copy of a passport/ID card/driving license to prove who they are?
Thanks

[riversandlakes]

ACS is understanding enough that it allows a Statutory Declaration for everything. I did mine for MODL without a single reference letter. Of course I provided proof to back up the truth in other ways - employment contract, social security payments, bonus letters, pay slips, etc.

DIAC is accepting similar alternative proof method.

In terms of reference letters, I'm very impressed with the overall practicality of Aussie Immigration. So maybe I'm really heading to a great place!

[Gaurav]

Hello All,
How much old a referance letter can be accepted by ACS/DIAC?
Eg. If my manager issues me a referance letter today, can I present the same to ACS after 3 months?

Originally Posted by riversandlakes

ACS is understanding enough that it allows a Statutory Declaration for everything. I did mine for MODL without a single reference letter. Of course I provided proof to back up the truth in other ways - employment contract, social security payments, bonus letters, pay slips, etc.

DIAC is accepting similar alternative proof method.

In terms of reference letters, I'm very impressed with the overall practicality of Aussie Immigration. So maybe I'm really heading to a great place!

[anj1976]

yes gaurav you can.

[Gaurav]

Thanks anjali,
If this is the case, I will collect all the referances for my recent job n submit them to ACS in March 2010.
I was worried whether ACS required the referance not more than 1 month old, ie just immediate before application.

cheers!!!

Originally Posted by anj1976

yes gaurav you can.

[anj1976]

I dont think so. you can start collecting them, ask the concerned to make it post dated letter.

[Gaurav]

Thanks,
1 more question......
Do I have to make STATUATORY DECLARATION on some STAMP PAPER or normal A4 sheet?

Originally Posted by anj1976

I dont think so. you can start collecting them, ask the concerned to make it post dated letter.

[anj1976]

the stat dec is on a stamp paper.