Student Visa after a gap in Study

[arvensingh]

Hey Everyone,

I graduated in 2014 from my High School, good grades and won't face any issues getting admission into an university/college in Canada.

After High School, I didn't join any university/college in India as well. I was working full-time. I have all work documentations, salary slips, bank details - whatever they could ask for confirmation of work experience.

My question is - do you think my chances of getting a Visa for a diploma program or a degree program are very low since I have a study gap of 7 years?

I did join a university in India this year and I'm planning to apply as a transfer student for a diploma program in Windsor, ON.

Your views/experiences would be greatly appreciated.

 

[canuck78]

Hey Everyone,

I graduated in 2014 from my High School, good grades and won't face any issues getting admission into an university/college in Canada.

After High School, I didn't join any university/college in India as well. I was working full-time. I have all work documentations, salary slips, bank details - whatever they could ask for confirmation of work experience.

My question is - do you think my chances of getting a Visa for a diploma program or a degree program are very low since I have a study gap of 7 years?

I did join a university in India this year and I'm planning to apply as a transfer student for a diploma program in Windsor, ON.

Your views/experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Impossible to say. The fact that you are planning on starting a program but not finishing it in India may create issues. You are unlikely to be able to transfer into most programs and receive transfer credits.

 

[arvensingh]

I've done one year of my degree in India. I've got the transfer credits validated by the institution in Canada as well, for 80% of my courses, I'm getting the credit. In my SOP, would it be okay if I explain reason for choosing a Canadian university instead of India one to complete the studies be the quality of education won't that suffice? even if that's all okay, what I'm most concerned about is my 7 year gap in studies. I don't know what they consider as a gap, is it a gap if we're working full-time or it's a gap only if we haven't been doing anything?

 

[canuck78]

I've done one year of my degree in India. I've got the transfer credits validated by the institution in Canada as well, for 80% of my courses, I'm getting the credit. In my SOP, would it be okay if I explain reason for choosing a Canadian university instead of India one to complete the studies be the quality of education won't that suffice? even if that's all okay, what I'm most concerned about is my 7 year gap in studies. I don't know what they consider as a gap, is it a gap if we're working full-time or it's a gap only if we haven't been doing anything?

I’d be more concerned about justifying needing to transfer to another school versus finishing your program in India. You will need to explain why you decided to return to pursue further education after working for so long. What University are you transferring to? What program are you wanting to pursue? Does it make sense based on your work background or lead to career advancement.

 

[arvensingh]

Currently studying at Amity University.
Transferring to University of Saskatchewan.
Program - BA in Economics.
Main reason for U of S, I can take Applied Mathematics courses and Business/Data analysis courses (as a minor) with the Economics major which would help me in the career advancement and getting into Business Analysis field.
I haven't had a good career and have been limited due to not having a degree. It's not like, I've had a lot of promotions or anything like that.
Work background requires a bachelor in analytics/mathematics/economics or finance usually. I got in the entry level a few years back but whenever applying anywhere else, facing hurdles due to the degree. Also, just having an economics degree is not enough for getting into some lucrative positions, getting a mathematics background would help with that.
In India, the economics programs are based on just their theories and not the applications part. Universities in US have similar programs with practical courses for the economics field as well, but it's more expensive that Canada.