Guys,
Following is my timeline: AINP-H1B Category - Mechanical/manufacturing engineer
feb 2009 - Sent documents to AINP
September 2009 - Received rejection due to inclusion of OPT in the 1 year H1B Requirement
November 2009 - Refiled/Reopened file with AINP - Documents sent
December 2011 - Received Nomination - AINP
April 14 th 2012- Sent the CIC Application to Nova Scotia
I have been hanging on to AINP for so long... lol I still haven't lost any hope. I am serious about moving and settling in canada..definitely not using AINP as a backup for US Greencard.
Being a Mechanical Engineer, there are plenty of opportunities in Alberta. Especially, oil and gas sector. Especially..with BS, MS, MBA from pretty good US School.

...ohh yeaah..I need those big bucks!!!
Please update my info in the spreadsheet. Also, if there are any mechanical engineers, please feel free to contact me..so we can have a chat on opportunities and etc.