Yes, it takes a longer time to link. And it is only when the OWP application has been uploaded ,U can find your application on CIC I am guessing yours hasnt been uploaded yet. You either use UCI and family name or the Family name and Date of birth works best. Mine took about 20days before I could link , so keep tryingI was able to link my PR application to myCIC account. Do we have to link the OWP application also? If yes, how? I try doing it, selecting temporary residence, open work permit......I entered the application number, the same what I got for my PR application, and it gives me an error, application number wrong! If I use UCI and family name option, it gives me an error, no application found! So I wonder if we have to link the OWP application to the online CIC account?