by Mcgyver

Is the offer letter and contract for employment the same?...Hope someone could enlighten me. thanks.

Re: What is the difference...?

No, the offer letter is just that, you must meet their requirements before they can offer an actual contract.

Example: You sign with an agency, they cannot start any petitioning until you have actually passed the NCLEX-RN exam or the CGFNS exam, so essentially what you are signing in the beginning is a job offer letter. That if they meet their requirements, then they will process your application.

Similar to a letter of intent. But not an actual contract.