JanniDK

Hi,

Just a quick question:

Have got three employer reference letters (originals, i.e. with original employer signatures). Should these letters be certified or can we just submit the original letter (we have a spare original copy as the employers made more than one)?

I have been told to NEVER submit original documents but this is different, isn't it?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,
Janni

wmoore

You could submit originals but bear in mind you need to submit most of the same stuff to DIMIA for the visa application. But putting that aside, I would want to keep the originals safe because there's always the possibility of stuff getting lost in the post. If a certified copy gets lost it's a pain but if the original doc goes .....

JanniDK

Hi,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I don't think I have made myself clear. We have more than ONE original of each letter and therefore we could easily submit the original and still afford the application getting lost in the post.

Don't know what you mean with "...bear in mind you need to submit most of the same stuff to DIMIA for the visa application."? Please explain.

Thanks again,

wmoore

DIMIA need to see proof of work experience, etc too if you're claiming points for work experience. So you'll end up sending much of the same stuff you sent for skills assessment to DIMIA too.

If you have several copies then of course that's no problem. The assessing body / DIMIA won't be upset at seeing originals. They say not to send them for your sake rather than theirs

JanniDK

Thanks. Yes, much of the required documentation is the same stuff we sent for skills assessment.

Will see how many originals we have left and then decide whether or not to have them certified.

Regards,
Janni