Proof of employment

[pushbrk 12,883]

For what it's worth, I just had my interview a few weeks ago, and they wanted my fiance's 2010 tax returns & W2s (I offered them this when they asked for 2009 tax transcripts, and they gladly took it but informed me they couldn't demand it, since taxes aren't due until April 15th), plus a letter from his employer. I also had pay stubs, but they only wanted the letter and tax returns & W2. Just a heads up.

That was in Canada though, so it's probably quite different to China.

In any event, good luck to you.

They don't always take everything you offer but if you had only the pay stubs and no employer letter, they would have gladly kept the pay stubs as evidence of current employment and current income.

[CBM 14]

They don't always take everything you offer but if you had only the pay stubs and no employer letter, they would have gladly kept the pay stubs as evidence of current employment and current income.

You may be correct, but my point to the OP was simply that I was asked for a letter from my fiance's employer, and it wasn't such a wild request that he should just not bother with one.

[pushbrk 12,883]

You may be correct, but my point to the OP was simply that I was asked for a letter from my fiance's employer, and it wasn't such a wild request that he should just not bother with one.

It is not a wild request at all. However, they are equally happy with pay stubs bearing company name, rate of pay and year to date pay. Best practice is to hand over a complete package all at once. If they see what they need, there's no need to ask for anything more. If they see a current pay stub, they usually WON'T ask for an employer letter at all and will certainly accept the pay stub instead. This is BECAUSE the pay stub is a more reliable indication of both employment and income than an easily forged employer letter is. They KNOW this.

[Henykat 16]

It is not a wild request at all. However, they are equally happy with pay stubs bearing company name, rate of pay and year to date pay. Best practice is to hand over a complete package all at once. If they see what they need, there's no need to ask for anything more. If they see a current pay stub, they usually WON'T ask for an employer letter at all and will certainly accept the pay stub instead. This is BECAUSE the pay stub is a more reliable indication of both employment and income than an easily forged employer letter is. They KNOW this.

What is so difficult about forging a pay stub?

[pushbrk 12,883]

What is so difficult about forging a pay stub?

Not much but harder than forging an employer letter.

[bobbyA 20]

For what it's worth, I just had my interview a few weeks ago, and they wanted my fiance's 2010 tax returns & W2s (I offered them this when they asked for 2009 tax transcripts, and they gladly took it but informed me they couldn't demand it, since taxes aren't due until April 15th), plus a letter from his employer. I also had pay stubs, but they only wanted the letter and tax returns & W2. Just a heads up.

That was in Canada though, so it's probably quite different to China.

In any event, good luck to you.

CBM, Congratulations on your recent visa approval!!

It's very kind of you to share what was accepted in Canada

[pushbrk 12,883]

CBM, Congratulations on your recent visa approval!!

It's very kind of you to share what was accepted in Canada

Yes it was kind. Pay stubs instead of employer letters are also accepted in Montreal, daily.

[bobbyA 20]

Yes it was kind. Pay stubs instead of employer letters are also accepted in Montreal, daily.

pushbrk, I'm with you.

I'll be providing my fiancee with IRS tax transcripts (3 years), pay stubs (6 months), and throw in copies of W-2's although it may not be needed since I'm providing tax transcripts.

Thanks!

[CBM 14]

pushbrk, I'm with you.

I'll be providing my fiancee with IRS tax transcripts (3 years), pay stubs (6 months), and throw in copies of W-2's although it may not be needed since I'm providing tax transcripts.

Thanks!

Thanks for your congrats.

Sounds like your fiancee will be well prepared with your info. You're probably right that W2s may not be needed, since you are providing transcripts, but you're better safe than sorry. Good luck