My take based on shyli's file number receipt:
AINP is giving preference to folks who had their pre-assessment done. So if you have gone thru the pre-assessment process, you can expect your file to be treated on priority over others who sent forms under new process. Justified approach.
Best of luck to all...
shyli said:
I got my Employee File number today
Pre-Assessment Sent: 11/11/2008
Recipt Confirmation recieved by me: 11/12/2008
Application Recieved by PNP office: 01/15/2009
File Number recieved by me: 02/11/2009