Offer letter pending

This status usually means the company intends to send written terms, but documentation is not finalized yet.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: offer letter pending, pending offer letter

Definition

Offer letter pending usually means formal written offer documents are still being prepared or approved.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Recruiting, HR, and approvers are often confirming compensation fields, start details, and templates.

Why it stays in this status

Internal document workflows and approvals commonly extend this step.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts several business days to two weeks.

What usually doesn’t help

Assuming immediate delivery after verbal confirmation usually does not match all processes.

When action might make sense

If documents, approvals, or onboarding steps remain unchanged beyond the timeline you were given, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after several business days to about one week.

Related statuses

• Offer pending approval
• Salary negotiation pending
• Verbal offer made, awaiting written offer
• Background check cleared, waiting

Disclaimer

This page is general informational guidance and may not reflect every employer process or system behavior.