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Employer letter for ILR

Use this concise employer confirmation to support an ILR application on a work route. Keep it factual and consistent with HR/payroll. Don’t quote thresholds — the applicant will verify eligibility separately.

What this letter should confirm

  • Ongoing, genuine employment in the stated role.
  • Core facts: title, start date, base salary, weekly hours, and work location(s).
  • Optional: occupation code reference and a brief statement that the role continues to be required.

Good practice

  • Use company letterhead or include full company details and a named HR/Manager contact.
  • State base salary; avoid relying on allowances/bonuses unless explicitly needed for context.
  • Ensure locations and hours match HR records and, where relevant, the last CoS.

What not to include

  • Don’t give immigration advice or quote live thresholds.
  • Don’t include the employee’s personal immigration history. Keep to employment facts.

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[4 October 2025]

Printed on company letterhead (or include full company details below)

Acme Ltd
100 Business Park, London, SW1A 1AA
Company registration: 01234567

To Whom It May Concern,

This letter confirms that Jane Smith is employed by Acme Ltd as Software Engineer. Employment commenced on 15 September 2020 and is Permanent full-time (applying under the Skilled Worker route).

Role and work pattern
• Main work location: 100 Business Park, London, SW1A 1AA
• Other locations / hybrid: Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home

Remuneration and hours
• Base salary: £58,000
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours/week
Base salary excludes variable allowances and bonuses. Hours reflect standard working pattern.

Occupation code context: 2129
Employment is ongoing and the role remains required for the foreseeable future.

If you require further information, please contact Alex Johnson (HR Manager) at hr@acme.co.uk, +44 20 7123 4567.

Sincerely,

Alex Johnson
HR Manager
Acme Ltd

Attachments the applicant may include

  • Recent payslips (e.g., last 3 months).
  • Employment contract or offer letter (optional).
  • Any internal HR confirmation that aligns with this letter (optional).

Checklist (copy/paste)

  • [ ] Letter on letterhead or with full company details
  • [ ] Title, start date, base salary, hours, and locations stated clearly
  • [ ] Contact person named with email (and phone)
  • [ ] Details consistent with HR/payroll and recent documents

Information only — not legal advice. The letter confirms employment facts; the applicant must still meet all ILR route requirements separately.

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