Hey guys, although my certified cheque is still outstanding, my e-cas has been activated! I just checked using my UCI on CIC website and saw my dad's name under my application, status reads "application received"!
Thank you so much delcan25. I used TD as well. Just checked with them today and my cheque is still outstanding. My application was submitted via Happyroad Express at 8:21am on 4 Jan.
I called CIC and the agent said only the first 5000 will be processed, 5000-10k will be retained until informed later. Therefore if you've got charged now I assume you are in the first 5k.
As far as I know there hasn't been any certified cheque / bank draft / money order cashed. Maybe relax for now and call your bank on Friday. Although I feel like calling my bank right now...
Just heard that someone has already received the file number. He sent out his application using happy road express, cc charged on 8 Jan. He's said it's an auto-email including his UCI, name and his parents names.