ACS employment reference - Is soft copy valid?
May 17th 2017, 9:07 am
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ACS employment reference - Is soft copy valid?
Hi
I requested employment statements from my previous employers ( to get my experience approved by ACS for Visa 189), however one employer is refusing to issue a paper copy of the letter. They have issue a soft copy and have sent me via email.
My question is whether that will be valid? I believe ACS need a certified copy of original to be uploaded online, Can such copy be certified by someone provided I show the official email from HR? Also do I need a paper copy later in the process .. for example during the visa process?
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks
I requested employment statements from my previous employers ( to get my experience approved by ACS for Visa 189), however one employer is refusing to issue a paper copy of the letter. They have issue a soft copy and have sent me via email.
My question is whether that will be valid? I believe ACS need a certified copy of original to be uploaded online, Can such copy be certified by someone provided I show the official email from HR? Also do I need a paper copy later in the process .. for example during the visa process?
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks
May 17th 2017, 1:58 pm
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Re: ACS employment reference - Is soft copy valid?
All documents for ACS must be certified true copies of original documents, certified by a solicitor or other person authorised to do so by ACS.
Certifying an electronic copy as a true copy of the original would be a breach of legality.
Regards,
Richard
Certifying an electronic copy as a true copy of the original would be a breach of legality.
Regards,
Richard
