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Good questions.gordon wrote:Not to be nitpicky, but presumably the letter re English language instruction indicates degree conferral to you on the relevant date? And the letter from the UK employer indicates not just the annual (or annualised) salary rate but the actual salary paid to you in the relevant period?
A covering letter should include an explanation that cumulative figures on tax returns do not correspond completely to the earnings claimed, and an explanation of the expected proration (8mos UK, 4mos Aus).
AG
jimmy50 wrote:
Good questions.
The letter does indicate the conferreal on the relevant date.
However, I have 2 different situations with the 2 letters from employers that I have:
- The letter from the Australian employer states my salary on an annualised basis as well as on a net fornightly basis (which is how often the pay cycle was). However, the fornightly figure they give matches all the pay slips except the final one, because I didn't work for an exact fortnight on my last pay slip, just part of the fortnight, and because I had extra leave remaining paid to me. I don't know if it's a problem that the letter states gross salary on an annualised basis but net salary on a fortnightly basis either.
- The letter from the UK employer appears to be fine, as it breaks down exactly what I earned in each pay period (on a gross basis) as well as my annual salary.
The question is, given that for my Australian employment I already have pay slips PLUS the tax return (granted it only covers part of the period) PLUS bank statements, is it best that I don't submit the letter at all? Or will it help verify, even if it's not perfect? I mean, is there a chance they could reject my application because my letter wasn't exactly what they wanted, even though I had the necessary pay slips, tax return and bank statements??
And, perhaps depending on the answer to the above, do I submit my UK employer letter (which does appear to cover all bases), even though I also have pay slips, P60 (covering part of the period) and bank statements?
Sorry this is quite complex but I'd really appreciate your help.
Cheers
Thanks for that. You don't see any way that they would reject my application because I provide an employer letter for one country and not the other? Could the case worker question why I'm not providing one for my Aussie employment?apeterso925 wrote:Since you have 2 documents that corroborate each other from your Australian employer (the payslips and your bank statements), I would omit the letter. With that last amount not matching, it may hurt more than it helps.
But since it sounds like your letter from your UK employer matches your payslips, I *would* include that.
Basically, extra evidence is only a good thing if it supports your claim. For example, when I applied for EC, I decided *not* to include a very substantial portion of my available savings, as I thought the ECO might suspect that I had no intention of actually working (e.g. that I was merely using HSMP as a way to veg in London for 2 years). Who knows if that would be a reason for EC refusal, but I didn't want to chance it.
And I absolutely plan to work, the money I omitted is my retirement someday...so I chose to show the consulate only the funds I had and *intended to use* - which is perfectly acceptable, as you aren't required to show them every penny you have, only that you have some pennies.
jimmy50 wrote:
Thanks for that. You don't see any way that they would reject my application because I provide an employer letter for one country and not the other? Could the case worker question why I'm not providing one for my Aussie employment?
I know I sound a bit paranoid but it seems to me you have to assume the case worker is brain dead (or at best, easily confused) and can't work out anything for themselves...!
Thanks for all your help Gordon and others. I am about to submit the application now. I was just wondering what exactly you meant by: "A covering letter should include an explanation that cumulative figures on tax returns do not correspond completely to the earnings claimed"gordon wrote:Not to be nitpicky, but presumably the letter re English language instruction indicates degree conferral to you on the relevant date? And the letter from the UK employer indicates not just the annual (or annualised) salary rate but the actual salary paid to you in the relevant period?
A covering letter should include an explanation that cumulative figures on tax returns do not correspond completely to the earnings claimed, and an explanation of the expected proration (8mos UK, 4mos Aus).
AG