A member with a 10-year study gap, having worked continuously during that time, worried that this length of gap would lead to a study permit rejection.
What the thread shared as real, successful examples:- One member got approved with a 13-year educational gap, filling that time with continuous employment, showing that even a longer gap than 10 years is not automatically disqualifying.
- Another member with a 10-year gap and a 1-year course admission at Conestoga was successful, specifically because they had proper work documents covering the gap and a relevant course connecting to their career.
- A strong SOP that clearly justifies both the gap and your intention to return home after the course was described as the key factor, alongside continuous, well-documented work experience and clear career growth opportunities framed as awaiting you back home.
The practical takeaway: a 10-year (or even longer) study gap is not automatically disqualifying — real cases with continuous, well-documented work experience during the gap and a strong SOP justifying the gap plus a credible return-home plan have been approved.