IMM5257B section 8 form does not open/work for me, I have been trying to get help with this since January can someone help?

[kpanos]

Hey guys, so I'm an Australian citizen, was invited to apply for the IEC program, got my biometrics done etc and then I was asked to supply information on section 8 of the IMM5257B form. This form does not open, I've had multiple people try to do so for me and have repeatedly sent webforms since February for assistance so that my application can be finalised. Is there anyone else who has experienced this, can anyone open the form and how did you sort this issue out? It's a minor issue and can be solved easily if someone from the government bothered to help! Thanks

 

[Bs65]

So you are having issues opening a PDF ? Not clears in your post

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=660&top=18

For a PC user says in above save link as when in fact is save page as which saves in download folder

 

[kpanos]

Yes that is correct, I cannot open the IMM5257B form to fill out section 8 (previous travel) which is what was requested by the IRCC.

 

[vikenfirakezi]

save the file to ur desktop with the right click of mouse , then u ll be able to open the file

 

[bongoman]

Works just fine.
Install Adobe Acrobat Reader. (https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/pdf-reader.html)
Save the PDF file to your computer. (Right Click, Save ... ) https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5257b_1.pdf
Launch Adobe Reader and go File->Open the saved file.

 

[kpanos]

I am on a Mac computer, doesn't seem to be working. I have Adobe Acrobat reader installed!

 

[vikenfirakezi]

I am on a Mac computer, doesn't seem to be working. I have Adobe Acrobat reader installed!

r u able to save the file at least?

 

[kpanos]

No I'm not, I'm unable to right click + save it. Do you have any other suggestions?

I assume that method works on a PC?

 

[Bs65]

So are using Safari or Firefox.

I just used the latter on an IMAC using the save page as option and IMM5257b-1 opened fine for me.

So open the file in firefox and from the PLEASE WAIT message , right click, save page as, then look for the file in download folder

Worked on my MAC with firefox and Chrome as well same method, just seems have issue with Safari

 

[bongoman]

I am on a Mac computer, doesn't seem to be working. I have Adobe Acrobat reader installed!

ON a Mac in Safari hold the Ctrl button on your keyboard and click the link to file above, choose the "Download Linked File As.." option

 

[Raghav54321]

Require urgent help! I am trying to fill forms for my work permit but having an issue with a form.

Please can anybody let me know that after validating form imm5257b should it automatically add a barcode page?
I am asking this because in form imm1294 after validation a barcode is displayed. But in imm5257b no barcode page displayed.

 

[lec]

You MUST open the file using Adobe Reader - Preview on a Mac will not open the file and you will always see the Please Wait page. Open the file using Adobe Reader...