Waiting for my Canadian Migration Visa... started Feb 1 2001
My Story...
Just submitted my canadian medical Sept 2001 expecting visa by end of year. Fortunately my Labor in US got cleared and so did my I-140 in last 2 months. I-140 started (EB3 Regular que) Sept 14th 2001 - Approved Oct 31 2001. Ready to file for I-1485 - so will ask for refund of Canadian ROLF after I get my Canadian Visa - such is the plan so far.
Tips for You
IT folks in US don\'t get asked for an interview when applying for Canadian PR. I did not have to attend any interview for the Canadian process so keeping bank and friends address in US may work for you when applying for Canadian PR. - Take a chance.
Option 2, Apply for Canadian Work Visa, there are expediated queue\'s for IT Professionals. You will need to find a job / company to sponsor it - just like H1. Once in Canada on work permit, you can continue to file for your canadian PR from in there.