Thanks for the reply. I will be in Canada for a couple of years (my workmit is extended accordingly) and I am hoping that I should be able to acquire US tourist visa as I was there for several years on different visas. I know some people who got their PRs within 14 months from Buffalo in recent past ...

Well your friend is thinking of applying , "within Canada", after landing within a year.He is just thinking.He has not yet applied.Let him apply then you see response from CIC. wish him good luck. ---------------------------------------- I am in Canada for last 10 months. My work permit is valid ...