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Verify past employment with KBR in Iraq

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Has anyone been able to verify past employment for applicants that worked for KBR in Iraq? KBR states that they do not keep records for these employees as they were contract laborers.

We do not have any experience with that specific employer. However, we do have experience verifying work history for independent contractors. Part of the dilemma is that the worker was not an employee — he or she was a independent business owner and KBR was their client. So you cannot go through the usual channels (such as HR) to verify work history. HR generally deals with employees only.

However, the contractor did have a contact at the client firm, and someone approved the invoices he or she submitted and paid those invoices. Normally businesses keep payment records for 5 to 7 years, for tax reasons. You may need to go through Accounts Payable to verify the billing history. In addition, the independent contractor should be able to give you the name and contact information of the person at KBR that he or she reported to, or the person who approved the invoices. If the contractor cannot supply such a reference, that would be a big red flag that either they did not work for the company, or they know their work was unsatisfactory.

The exception would be if the contractor performed top secret work — obviously, in that case the client firm would be hesitant to disclose information. But hopefully if that were the case, you would not be getting info on the internet!

Readers, does anyone have another suggestion on how this employer can verify past work history?

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8 Responses to “Verify past employment with KBR in Iraq”

  1. Wilfredo Lacko Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Your entry reminds me of when I was a boy growing up in Kentucky. My grandfather used to say “When life give you lemons, make lemonade”. But he was a hopeless alcoholic who never made much sense so I never paid much attention to him. Have a great day!

  2. Caitlin Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Wilfredo! Um, thanks, I think! ~ Caitlin

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    April 28th, 2010 at 2:42 am

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  4. Caitlin Says:
    April 29th, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Thanks for the kind words, Glory!~ Caitlin

  5. Mustafa Al Ani Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 6:33 am

    I was an interpreter and worked in the CPA headquarter - MoI office - 1st floor from 23 may 2003 to 01 AUG 2004.

    I applied (since last MARCH) for the SIV program and my request is a letter from the KBR HR departement includes my employment record.

    Note: I got my salaries from the KBR.

    for more details please do not hasitate to contact me on the above email address.

    All the best…

    Mustafa Al-ani

  6. Caitlin Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Hi Mustafa! Sorry, but we have no influence over Special Immigration Visas. You may want to go to the USCIS website. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin

  7. Mustafa Al Ani Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 9:01 am

    Hi Caitlin…
    I just need A letter from the KBR HR departement includes my employment record.
    Thanks alot
    Mustafa

  8. Caitlin Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 11:36 am

    Hi again Mustafa! Then you will probably need to contact KBR about that. We are not affiliated with KBR in any way — we answer questions on human resources from HR pros. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin

    P.S. In rereading your comments, we think it is probable that you worked for the CIA headquarters, not the CPA headquarters. (A CPA is an accountant or bookkeeper.) Your best bet is to try to contact someone you worked with at the CIA or KBR, or the HR department for that organization.

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