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Why can't you register for the IRCC tracker right after submitting your PR application?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • UCI (Unique Client Identifier)

    Your temporary CAN-prefixed UCI won't work for tracker registration — you need the permanent numeric UCI issued later.

Step-by-Step

An applicant who had submitted their PR file about two weeks earlier couldn't register for the IRCC application tracker, and the system said their details weren't recognized.

What the group confirmed:
  1. A newly filed application is first assigned a temporary UCI starting with "CAN" — this temporary ID can't be used to create a tracker account.

  2. You need to wait until biometrics and the medical exam are completed. Once both are done, IRCC issues a permanent, numeric-only UCI, and that's the ID that lets you successfully register for and use the online tracker.


Practical takeaway:
  • Don't be alarmed if the tracker rejects your details in the first couple of weeks after filing — this is expected while your UCI is still temporary.

  • Complete biometrics and your medical exam as soon as you're able to, since both are prerequisites for getting the permanent UCI.

  • Once you have the numeric UCI (no more "CAN" prefix), try registering for the tracker again.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: A temporary CAN-prefixed UCI won't work for tracker sign-up — this is expected shortly after filing, not an error.
  • Do: Complete biometrics and medicals promptly, since they're required before you get the permanent numeric UCI.
  • Tip: Retry tracker registration once your UCI changes from CANxxx to numbers only.

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