Yes i was able to link the application without the AOR. I'm thinking that CIC updated information on their system but didn't send an email with AOR yet. I was expecting my AOR on Sept 29th as it was 6 weeks since they received my application. I tried it few days prior to Sept 29th and it didn't work. When I was linking the application it asked for country of birth if im not mistaken.So, I understand that you were able to link your application without getting AOR. Is that right? what did you put in the city/village of birth?