Gap in validity of passports during eligibility period

[Gokulcanada]

Hello all,

I'm bit confused on application form 14.a for my situation.

My older passport was expired in early 2017 and after 6 months, i applied new one and got it. The reason for gap is that, there were no plans to travel. Now my confusion is that,

- should i check: "Yes, complete details below in Table A" and fill Table A with 2 passport details only
or
- should i check "No, complete details below in Table B" and fill Table B only explaining why there was gap
or
- Should i check, "Yes, complete details below in Table A" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. so there is gap"
or
- Should i check, "No, complete details below in Table B" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. so there is gap"

Sorry, not sure why i'm over complicating this. My best guess is option 3 but like to check with you guys.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[zardoz]

Hello all,

I'm bit confused on application form 14.a for my situation.

My older passport was expired in early 2017 and after 6 months, i applied new one and got it. The reason for gap is that, there were no plans to travel. Now my confusion is that,

- should i check: "Yes, complete details below in Table A" and fill Table A with 2 passport details only
or
- should i check "No, complete details below in Table B" and fill Table B only explaining why there was gap
or
- Should i check, "Yes, complete details below in Table A" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. so there is gap"
or
- Should i check, "No, complete details below in Table B" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. so there is gap"

Sorry, not sure why i'm over complicating this. My best guess is option 3 but like to check with you guys.

Thanks in advance for your help.

- Should i check, "Yes, complete details below in Table A" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. No valid passport held." makes more sense. They will focus on the gap if you don't explain it clearly.

 

[Gokulcanada]

- Should i check, "Yes, complete details below in Table A" but fill both Table A with 2 passport details and Table B with reason stating "No plans to travel from --- to ---. No valid passport held." makes more sense. They will focus on the gap if you don't explain it clearly.

Thanks Zardoz for your reply. Just to confirm, no need to fill any additional forms or separate sheet to fill it right? Just filling table A with 2 passport details and table B with what you described.

 

[zardoz]

Thanks Zardoz for your reply. Just to confirm, no need to fill any additional forms or separate sheet to fill it right? Just filling table A with 2 passport details and table B with what you described.

I don't think so. You are providing complete and truthful information. If there is a query from IRCC, you will have the opportunity to explain further.

 

[Gokulcanada]

I don't think so. You are providing complete and truthful information. If there is a query from IRCC, you will have the opportunity to explain further.

Great. Thanks again.

 

[fsarosh]

I am a citizen now and i also had the same problem. I clearly mentioned that i did not have any travel plans and i was looking to get a day off from my work to apply for the new passport. It was accepted and they didn't even ask a question about it.

 

[Gokulcanada]

I am a citizen now and i also had the same problem. I clearly mentioned that i did not have any travel plans and i was looking to get a day off from my work to apply for the new passport. It was accepted and they didn't even ask a question about it.

Thanks Fsarosh for your reply. just to double check, you have filled both Table A and Table B, right?

 

[fsarosh]

well frankly i dont remember what was there in table a and b