
Reference letters from customers, clients or patients, as the case may be. Reference letters from (former) supervisors, managers, HR representatives, or co‐workers Bank statements showing deposit of salary Pay-stubs covering at least the first three and last three months of employment Deputation letter (if your company transferred you from one country or subsidiary to the other) An employment contract or appointment letter Employment verification letter (a letter containing only minimum information confirming that you work(ed) for the company and in what position, ideally with mention of the salary) If you absolutely cannot obtain a letter of reference for a position you hold/held, or if your letter of reference does not contain all of the required information, you will need to submit as many supporting documents as possible, including: Department of State website.What happens if I cannot obtain a reference letter from my employer? Please check with the consulate before submitting a petition. For more information, see our Humanitarian page. Humanitarian programs: Most humanitarian programs do not require you to have an immigrant petition, although you may need to meet additional requirements before they can apply for a Green Card.Special categories: In some cases, you may file a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), and Special Immigrant for yourself or have someone else file one for you.

For more information, see our Working in the U.S.

If you intend to invest significant amounts of capital into a business venture in the United States, you may file Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur for yourself. employer must file a Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker for you.

