Looks like you have plenty of time. But nothing needs to stop you from applying early. I am not sure how long the typical immigrant visa lasts. Usually they allow you sufficient window of time to wrap things up and move. Another alternative is to land in canada and then immediately go back to your c...

I have tried to be good netizen- browsed the FAQ before posting this. 1) I applied for Canadian permanent residency through Buffalo back in 2005. It got forwarded to the NY consulate. They waived my interview and sent me the medical checkup forms. The test results were sent to Ottawa on Dec 22 2006....