To link your non-Express Entry PR application (e.g., Family Sponsorship, Provincial Nominee Program, ) to your GCKey account, follow these steps carefully:
Steps to Link a Non-Express Entry PR Application in GCKey:
1. Login to Your GCKey Account
• Visit the official
IRCC Secure Login page.
• Select GCKey and enter your credentials.
2. Go to ‘Add (link) your application to this account’
• After logging in, click “Link application to this account” on the main dashboard.
3. Select Application Type:
• Under What program did you apply for?, choose Permanent Residence.
• For non-Express Entry programs, select the specific category (such as Family Sponsorship or Provincial Nominee Program (non-Express Entry)) from the list.
4. Enter Required Details:
You must provide information based on what was submitted in your application. The details required may include:
Option 1: UCI and Application Number
• Unique Client Identifier (UCI): Found on correspondence from IRCC.
• Application Number: Begins with a letter followed by numbers.
Option 2: Personal Information (if UCI or application number is unavailable)
• Family Name, Given Name, and Date of Birth
• Country of Birth and Passport Information
• Application Category (e.g., Family Sponsorship, PNP, Refugee, or Humanitarian)
• Province of Destination (if applicable)
5. Click ‘Search for my application’
• After entering your details, click Search for my application to locate your PR application in the system.
6. Link Your Application
• If a matching application is found, you will see an option to Link this application.
• Confirm the link, and your application will appear on your GCKey dashboard for status tracking.
7. Confirmation and Access:
• Once linked, you can log in to GCKey anytime to check the status, receive updates, or submit documents requested by IRCC.
Troubleshooting Tips:
• Ensure accuracy: All details (names, passport info, UCI) must match exactly with what you submitted to IRCC.
• Try different combinations: If the system doesn’t find your application, try using only your UCI and birthdate or try with passport information.
• IRCC Web Form: If you repeatedly encounter issues, submit a query via the
IRCC Web Form for help.