I am waiting for my new workpermit < same employer> which I expect to arrive early Jan 2012 cos I sent app. online on Oct 6 2011 .
then I will apply for re-entry visa in Seattle, I live in Vancouver. Once I get passport wth visa in my hand I will apply US visa <should be around April the latest>
BTW my friend just got USA visitor visa approved yesterday. She said it very easy and not take long time. They will mail passpost with visa back within 3 days. I wish canadian visa as fast like that!!! BUT NOT. Anyway she lived in USA before so I think it's easy for her to get visa to visit again.
Hope it help