Panda_Bear said:
I am not worried about the residency requirement obviously I have more than enough history in Canada.. but is that not a problem if there is a gap between two employments due to the typo? my application does not say that I worked or studied etc. during that time... it is just a gap. is it a problem?
Thank you
While gaps in address or work history are typically problematic, how much so likely depends on how much of a gap there is in consideration of many other factors, including the overall strength of the application as well as the applicant's immigration history.
A small or minor gap in work history for an otherwise solid application should not be a serious problem. There is some possibility, however, the application will be returned as incomplete. In which case you correct the work history and re-submit. Otherwise, if IRCC acknowledges receipt of the application and its status is
in process, depending on how significant the gap or omission is, you can simply wait to be scheduled for the test and interview, or you could submit a supplemental page specifically referencing the case number and other identification numbers and briefly state the correction, or alternatively provide a revised and complete work history.
In particular, I disagree with sending in a new application form at this stage. Caveat: I am
not an expert and I am
not qualified to give personal advice.
Personally, if the application is not returned, I'd lean toward waiting
unless the gap constitutes an omission which could be deemed to be misrepresentation. For example, if the gap results in the failure to disclose some employment or employer altogether, or results in the failure to disclose some employment abroad (especially this), that would be a material omission and could be construed to be willful. A gap for a lengthy period of time is also one that probably needs to be corrected sooner rather than later, but wait until receipt of the application is acknowledged . . . do not attempt to revise the application unless and until it is either returned or there is an acknowledgement of receipt and you have a specific case or file number for the application in process.
IRCC recognizes that applicants make mistakes, and will typically accommodate
minor, innocent errors.
