Help needed with linking application to online account

[meg.ts]

Hi everyone,

My partner and I applied for Permanent residence under the common law partner class. I just received an email from CIC with details about linking our application to an online account. I have already tried doing so three times unsuccessfully and am worried that I would be locked out of the account due to making too many attempts.

I want to ask a few incredibly stupid questions and map the steps I do:
1. Select "Permanent Residence" then "Family class (Common-Law)"
2. Unique Client Identifier (UCI) and Family name - NOW DO I FILL IN MY FAMILY NAME OR MY BOYFRIEND/COMMON LAW PARTNER's FAMILY NAME?
3. Fill in Aplicant's personal information
4. Other information:
Current marital status (required) - common-law - OR SHOULD IT BE SINGLE?
Number of family members, including the primary applicant, that are part of this application (required) - 2

I have read multiple topics where a lot of people struggle with linking the application and end up trying different variations until they eventually succeed.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[ashpash22]

Try this http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousal_Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ#All_about_MyCIC

or this https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/success-linking-application.510384/

I haven't linked my application yet but I've been doing some reading as I am also worried about it. From what I've read, you've got to just keep trying different things, like you've said about trying single instead of common law or number of family members. You'll get 5 chance per day so there's always tomorrow, but I've also heard of people making a second account to make attempts with. Also, I've heard of people having success by switching their internet browser.

 

[meg.ts]

Try this http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousal_Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ#All_about_MyCIC

or this https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/success-linking-application.510384/

I haven't linked my application yet but I've been doing some reading as I am also worried about it. From what I've read, you've got to just keep trying different things, like you've said about trying single instead of common law or number of family members. You'll get 5 chance per day so there's always tomorrow, but I've also heard of people making a second account to make attempts with. Also, I've heard of people having success by switching their internet browser.

Hi there, thanks!
I managed to find the same threads yesterday and somehow magically succeed on my 14th attempt! YAY
I would advice you to make as many accounts as you can and keep track of the attempt combinations you've made. I was too worried and wasn't willing to wait and hope that I would guess the right combination within seven days with only one account.

Another tip - all of the information should be the applicant's (including the first bit where they ask for family name alongside the UCI/ACCOUNT NUMBER). I managed to work it out with eventually using my family name and the application number. Pay attention to capital letters.