IMM 5257B — Schedule 1 — Application for a Temporary Resident Visa
Supplementary schedule to IMM 5257. Captures additional background information for visitor visa applicants — military service, prior immigration applications/refusals, criminal history.
What this form is for
Supplementary schedule to IMM 5257. Captures additional background information for visitor visa applicants — military service, prior immigration applications/refusals, criminal history.
Who completes it
Applicants completing IMM 5257 for visitor visa
Programs that use IMM 5257B
Sections covered in the form
- Military / paramilitary service history
- Prior visa applications and outcomes (any country)
- Prior travel to Canada and durations
- Criminal record questions
Common mistakes on IMM 5257B
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Omitting prior visa refusals from any country (not just Canada)
- Failing to declare voluntary military or paramilitary service
- Inconsistencies between IMM 5257B and IMM 5645 (Family Information) or IMM 5257 main form
Halani's notes on IMM 5257B
IMM 5257B is part of the standard visitor visa package — must accompany IMM 5257.
Where to download IMM 5257B
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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