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Canadian citizenship application - Short Gap Within Same Month
By: Canadian Citizenship Application on Mar 26, 2026 01:01 AM EST
Hi everyone,
I have question regarding the “Work, school and activities” section in the citizenship application.
In December 2022:
* I left my job on Dec 15 * I was unemployed from Dec 16 to Dec 22 (6 days) * I joined a new job on Dec 23
Since this gap is within the same month, should I:
Option A: Create THREE entries →
1. Job 1 (ending Dec 2022) 2. Unemployed (Dec 2022) 3. Job 2 (starting Dec 2022)
OR
Option B: Just enter the two jobs (Oct–Dec and Dec–Jan) and ignore the 6-day unemployment gap since it’s within the same month?
What is the correct way according to IRCC?
Appreciate your guidance!
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