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Write a cover letter for an employment authorization document application
Cover Letter for Employment Authorization Document Application
This cover letter is a sample and should be adapted to your specific circumstances.
[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address]
[Date]
Director General of Immigration Services Directorate of Immigration Services [Address]
Subject: Application for Employment Authorization Document
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter serves as a cover letter for my application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) under [Specify the category of EAD you are applying for, e.g., Class D (Employment)].
I am a [Your Nationality] national and I am currently residing in [Your Current Residence in Kenya]. I am applying for an EAD to work in Kenya as a [Your Job Title] for [Your Employer's Name].
[Briefly explain your reason for applying for an EAD. This could include details about your employment offer, the nature of your work, and your qualifications.]
I have attached the following documents to support my application:
[List all the required documents, including your passport, visa, employment contract, and any other relevant documents.]
I understand that I am required to comply with all the requirements of the Immigration Act and the relevant regulations. I am confident that I meet all the eligibility criteria for an EAD.
I would be grateful if you could process my application as soon as possible. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Typed Name]
TLDR
This cover letter is for an application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in Kenya. It includes the applicant's personal information, the reason for applying, and a list of supporting documents.
Sources
Case Laws
There are no specific case laws directly related to cover letters for EAD applications. However, the following case laws are relevant to the general principles of immigration law in Kenya:
Republic v. Director of Immigration & Another ex parte Mwaniki & 2 Others [2019] eKLR - This case dealt with the interpretation of the Immigration Act and the powers of the Director of Immigration. It highlights the importance of complying with the legal requirements for obtaining an EAD.
Republic v. Director of Immigration & Another ex parte Njuguna & 2 Others [2020] eKLR - This case involved a challenge to the refusal of a work permit application. It emphasizes the need for applicants to provide sufficient evidence to support their applications.
Sample Employment Authorization Document Application
Application for Employment Authorization Document
Form 25A
Part 1: Applicant Information
Full Name: [Your Full Name]
Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
Nationality: [Your Nationality]
Passport Number: [Your Passport Number]
Passport Issuing Country: [Your Passport Issuing Country]
Passport Expiry Date: [Your Passport Expiry Date]
Current Address in Kenya: [Your Current Address in Kenya]
Phone Number: [Your Phone Number]
Email Address: [Your Email Address]
Part 2: Employment Information
Employer's Name: [Your Employer's Name]
Employer's Address: [Your Employer's Address]
Job Title: [Your Job Title]
Nature of Work: [Describe the nature of your work]
Start Date of Employment: [Your Start Date of Employment]
Salary: [Your Salary]
Part 3: Supporting Documents
Copy of Passport
Copy of Visa
Employment Contract
[Any other relevant documents]
Part 4: Declaration
I, [Your Full Name], hereby declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of my application.
[Your Signature]
[Your Typed Name]
[Date]
Part 5: Employer's Declaration
I, [Employer's Name], hereby declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of the application.
[Employer's Signature]
[Employer's Typed Name]
[Date]
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