coolangy said:
no reply from cio, only received the confirmation that application has been received via mail. My friend didn't order receipt IMM5401, paid through a draft to RECEIVER GENERAL IN CANADA. So, I don't have the number B000000000. please clear my confusion and tell me if this draft through which I paid is right?
Hi Coolangy,
If, as you said, your friend paid with a draft, then there was no need for receipt IMM5401.
Instructions for filing of application to CIO includes instructions on payment of application fees (IMM EG7000) and it states "In Canadian funds only, you may pay by certified cheque, bank draft or money order made payable to the “Receiver General for Canada.”
Receipt IMM5401 is used for payment of fees directly to banks in Canada (it's like making a direct deposit payment to the account of CIC) and payment for PR application can only be made with certified cheque, bank draft or money order.