The following information is for reference purposes only. Because the Express Entry system changes frequently, you must consult the specific instructions contained within your portal when seeking to upload an employer reference letter. The instructions below come from the old document checklist for the Canadian Experience Class and are only to be used as a general guideline.

Employer reference letters must be:

• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• have the printed name and title of the responsible officer/supervisor beneath the signature,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, • stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).

Reference letters must include all of the following information:

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  the specific period of your employment with the company,

  
  


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  the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position,

  
  


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  your main responsibilities and duties in each position,

  
  


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  the corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code (if known),

  
  


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  your total annual salary plus benefits,

  
  


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  the number of hours worked per week.