Employment Letter vs Contract
Understand the difference between two similar document types before you submit the wrong evidence.
Why this comparison matters
Many delays happen because users submit a document that sounds similar but proves a different fact. This page explains how to decide which route to check first.
Use the document that answers the reviewer’s exact proof question. Similar names do not mean equal acceptance.
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How to choose between them
- Identify the fact the reviewer wants proven.
- Check whether the issuer must be public, private, bank, employer, school, court or registry.
- Look for required wording, issue date and certification level.
- Ask the requester if two documents seem equally possible.
- Avoid submitting both documents unless the checklist allows supporting evidence.
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