Employer Letter Question... what do you think?

[featherB 1]

My fiance's HR department has done the employer letter for him, which is good... they've put all the right info about how long he's worked there (5 years) & that the position is permanent, but instead of putting his annual salary, they've put how much he earns weekly. It does SAY that this is his weekly earnings, though. That seems strange to me that they'd do it like that, but... so long as it clearly shows he earns more than the poverty level (which will also be backed up by the bank letter & a load of paystubs), should this be ok? I haven't even got Packet 3 yet, so my interview's a long way off - there would be plenty of time to get the letter re-done if necessary, but if he can avoid having to ask them to do it over again, that would be great!

What do people reckon? I'm sure I'm worrying over nothing (as usual), as it's how much he earns that matters, not how that information is presented on the letter... right?

[Ken_Maria 0]

I typed up my own letter with the required information on business letterhead and had my supervisor sign it. it does not have to come from the HR department. Ken & Maria

My fiance's HR department has done the employer letter for him, which is good... they've put all the right info about how long he's worked there (5 years) & that the position is permanent, but instead of putting his annual salary, they've put how much he earns weekly. It does SAY that this is his weekly earnings, though. That seems strange to me that they'd do it like that, but... so long as it clearly shows he earns more than the poverty level (which will also be backed up by the bank letter & a load of paystubs), should this be ok? I haven't even got Packet 3 yet, so my interview's a long way off - there would be plenty of time to get the letter re-done if necessary, but if he can avoid having to ask them to do it over again, that would be great!

What do people reckon? I'm sure I'm worrying over nothing (as usual), as it's how much he earns that matters, not how that information is presented on the letter... right?

[bora bora 1]

I'd imagine that it would be fine because the letter of employment shows his job and does mention how much he earns.

Also, he has pay stubs and his W2s to show consistency.

You could e-mail the consulate to verify that it's ok.

[Mags 112]

My husband's employer's letter just stated his wage per hour and that he was a permanent full time employee. They didn't question it at the consulate when I was interviewed.

[featherB 1]

Thanks, all. I know that logically it makes sense that it should be fine... just good to get a bit of reassurance from other people! If the London consulate can do the maths to work out that Mags' then-fiance earned enough for their requirements, I'm sure they can do the same for us! Thanks again.

[katand7 0]

You shouldn't have any problems with this. All the information is there. They just have to do some multiplication to check it! You have all the supporting documents as well so I wouldn't worry about getting a whole new letter or anything. What you have should be sufficient.

Best wishes!

[YuAndDan 153]

I'd imagine that it would be fine because the letter of employment shows his job and does mention how much he earns.

Also, he has pay stubs and his W2s to show consistency.

You could e-mail the consulate to verify that it's ok.

Consulate website has a page listing what they suggest.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Tax returns do not need to be notarized any more though, tax transcripts are also acceptable.