Q & A: Substitute for Letter of Reference

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CIC News
Published: January 1, 1998

Q. If experience letter required for Ccicanada in not available a kind of Affidavit will work or not?

Answer: In cases where letters of reference are not available, any other supporting documentation should be provided. Although affidavits may help, more officials documents such as contracts, pay stubs, letters of appointment, etc. may be better.

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