Send an e-mal to CIC (OttPilot-Immigration @ cic.gc.ca) with all your detials like below and ask for the file number and they will provide you.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, Mr. ( Your name) and a CEC July-2013 applicant ( My Application package reached your office on yyyy-mm-dd) and credit card was charged on yyyy-mm-dd and i could be able to see my application status as " Application received" since yyyy-mm-dd on ECAS, but neither me nor my lawyer did receive file number by e-mail or by mail yet.
SO, can you please, send /provide me with my file number so that i can be able touse it for future reference if required.
please find the details below.
UCI :
Applicant last Name:
Applicant First name:
DOB :
Thank you so much for your help and response in this case in advacne