Hi All, I have called CIC this morning and got the temporary file number.
Application Type: Outland
Application sent to: Sydney, NS
Application received: Jul 9, 2020
Application opened by CIC on: September 23, 2020
Status of my application : Not known
Though I cannot do anything with the temporary file number, it gives me some relief that IRCC has my file atleast.
Fingers crossed and waiting for the next set of updates.
P.S.
To those of you curious to know the details to contact CIC, call the number +1 888 242 2100 (when given options to select follow the sequence 2-1-1-0. Wait for the agent to pickup the call and start to ask your queries. )
Keep handy your UCI number for verification