Question about Client ID/ Receipt IMM 5401

[oneworded]

I noticed on the receipt (IMM 5401) I have to fill out Client ID, What is a Client ID? Is it the number on the front of my Canadian Citizenship Card???

If possible I would like to use my wife's name on the Receipt, since I want to use that as evidence to extend her visa and that she is infact appyling for her PR. I don't want my name and my client ID on the receipt since it wouldn't work as proof. So would that Client ID be the Client ID on her Student Visa Permit?

extra info: I am a Canadian Citizen performing an INLAND spouse sponsorship.

[kal1313]

You leave the client ID blank unless you have not been issued one. The  details on the receipt should be that of the payer.

[oneworded]

You leave the client ID blank unless you have not been issued one. The  details on the receipt should be that of the payer.

how could I leave it blank? then where would my money go when I pay like how would they know it's me? how would I find out the client ID?

[kal1313]

Like I said you leave the client ID blank , You will not get a client ID until your case has begun processing trust me they know exactly where your money is going that is why you got that receipt , thats proof enough. If you have any doubt you can call CIC and confirm this but trust me I am saving you that time . 

[suenim]

The client ID is the same one her study permit. It is 8 digits.   She will not get a new client ID and it will be the same one used for all her dealings with CIC - (work/study permit, PR etc). I have had the same client ID since I got my study permit 5 years ago. When I sent of my PR application a few months ago and I called the CIC automated line to check my status, I used that same client ID # and they confirmed that the application has been received. The # on the study permit is correct. You would not have a client ID especially if you were born here.

I noticed on the receipt (IMM 5401) I have to fill out Client ID, What is a Client ID? Is it the number on the front of my Canadian Citizenship Card???

If possible I would like to use my wife's name on the Receipt, since I want to use that as evidence to extend her visa and that she is infact appyling for her PR. I don't want my name and my client ID on the receipt since it wouldn't work as proof. So would that Client ID be the Client ID on her Student Visa Permit?

extra info: I am a Canadian Citizen performing an INLAND spouse sponsorship.