Worried About Getting a Job Reference Letter for Visa? What If Your Employer Says No?

Hi, Guys, I have worked for a top Indian MNC and left a year ago. I am planning to pursue a specialization course abroad, and for visa/admission purposes, I need a letter from all my employers stating my daily duties during my tenure with them and the type of employment—full-time, permanent, etc.

Concern About Employer Letter

I am concerned about what to do if a company refuses to provide such a letter. What options do I have?

Thanks,
Bluestreak99

You can politely request the same in an elaborate form in your experience certificate. Additionally, you can also share your profile letter that you may have received during your tenure, if available. There seems to be no other way, I suppose.

Regards,
Mrs. Jasmine Anil

If you have absconded from your previous jobs or if your services have been terminated by your previous employer, then you won't receive any letters from them. This is where the importance of a proper exit process comes into the picture. Best of luck to you.

No, it was a clean exit, and I do have a relieving letter with me. However, since my duties are not mentioned on it (only date of joining, leaving, and designation), it does not serve the purpose for a VISA.

Are Companies Obligated to Provide Detailed Employment Letters?

Are companies under any obligation to provide a letter explaining my daily chores if I demand?

Thanks,
Bluestreak99

In that case, request your previous boss to provide you with the letter. It would be more appropriate if you prepare the content and ask the relevant person in your previous company to print it out on a company letterhead and authenticate it.

Regards,
Bluestreak99

Further to what Sanjeev mentioned, I suggest using the words "Recommendation Letter" when asking your ex-boss. Explain the reason(s) for your request, and like Sanjeev mentioned, please prepare the letter yourself and show it to the concerned person(s) – it's easier and faster that way than depending on them to prepare the letter. Relieving letters usually do not contain the information you seek; they are more for proving the experience than anything else.

All the best.

Regards,
TS

Well, sorry for the wrong choice of words. All I need is a letter (whatever it may be called) stating my responsibilities and tenure. I will approach my manager.

Thanks,
Bluestreak99