Are older employer reference letters valid for BC PNP, or do you need freshly dated ones?

For BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) applications, group members clarified a simple rule about reference letter validity:

1. If you're still working at the company, an older reference letter (e.g., from a year ago) will generally not be accepted — you'll need a freshly dated letter that reflects your current, ongoing employment.


2. If you've since left that job, the older reference letter is valid since it accurately covers a completed period of employment and doesn't need to be re-dated.

The underlying logic: reference letters need to accurately reflect your employment status as of when you submit your application. For current jobs, that means getting an up-to-date letter; for past jobs, the original letter documenting that period remains valid evidence.