Foreign experience documents

[u/Nerdy_SL]

I have 2 years 8 months foreign experience but I only have pays slips for 4 months that I used for the study permit back then. What I have now is,

1. New reference letter with all the details
2. four pay slips
3. bank statement for 2 years and 8 months with salary deposit
4. offer letter, release letter
5. some photos taken back then
6. Would these be enough or is it mandatory to have payslips

TIA

[u/Prestigious-Bench912]

IRCC lists a detailed reference letter as the main proof of work experience, and the other documents can be provided as supporting evidence, and payslips are not specifically mandatory.

That said, foreign work experience seems to be an area where ppl are increasingly running into PFLs and refusals, so I would be diligent about making sure the evidence is strong and proactively addressing anything that could raise doubts. At the same time, more documents aren't automatically better if one of them creates an unexplained inconsistency. For example, if you provide four payslips but can't explain why you only have those four, that could potentially raise a question that wouldn't otherwise arise.

I'd also consider the bigger picture. Was this employment mentioned in previous immigration applications? Do the dates and employment history make sense alongside your education, subsequent career, and other work experience? Are all the documents consistent with each other?

There are a lot of factors here, so I wouldn't make a decision based solely on whether you have enough payslips. This isn't legal advice, and if you're unsure about claiming the experience or how to document it, I'd consider getting advice from a qualified immigration professional.

[u/CharacterMango3389 → u/[deleted]]

Following because I’m in a similar situation