Yes without an application number which is only available after receiving the AOR stage, there is no way to get any update via phone or webform. Everything about the process is meant to test your patience.Thanks for sharing your analysis.
Agree, but unfortunately its very hard to get connected with IRCC via phone to check status. I tried calling so many times no luck.
I tried webform also no answer as of now. So we cant do much just wait .
Thanks