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How many years GAP acceptable under University category?

Mackowhacko

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Hello,

I have a gap of around 17 months after my last job. I was not working during that period. I have mentioned it in my SOP that it was because I was applying to different universities for PhD and at the same time writing competitive exams. I already have the letter of acceptance from my university.
Filing the application under university category this June. Will this be an issue for the visa officers?

I know no one can say it for sure, but some light on this issue would be a big help!

Thanks.
 

Mackowhacko

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Mackowhacko said:
Hello,

I have a gap of around 17 months after my last job. I was not working during that period. I have mentioned it in my SOP that it was because I was applying to different universities for PhD and at the same time writing competitive exams. I already have the letter of acceptance from my university.
Filing the application under university category this June. Will this be an issue for the visa officers?

I know no one can say it for sure, but some light on this issue would be a big help!

Thanks.

Can smone please shed some light on this issue. Thanks
 

legro

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Mackowhacko said:
Hello,

I have a gap of around 17 months after my last job. I was not working during that period. I have mentioned it in my SOP that it was because I was applying to different universities for PhD and at the same time writing competitive exams. I already have the letter of acceptance from my university.
Filing the application under university category this June. Will this be an issue for the visa officers?

I know no one can say it for sure, but some light on this issue would be a big help!

Thanks.
hey buddy, see what I found. it might be helpful
How many years GAP acceptable under University category?
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/study-gap-acceptable-in-canada-t159557.0.html
 

Mackowhacko

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Thanks Legro. So according to the post, if I mention in my SOP regarding my gap, everything should be fine. Nice.

:)
 

legro

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Yes. Explain to them what you did within the period