Converting a .PSD into an .AI to become a vector in After Effects

I'm trying to Extrude my logo in After Effects CS6 to appear 3D. My understanding is I need to import an Illustrator file (.AI) in order to "Creat Shapes from Vector Layer". I'm having trouble opening a .PSD and then saving it as an .AI. The file is empty when I open it in After Effects. Sorry if this is confusing...

You know as a matter of fact I've completed the AE Essential Training from Lynda.com and have enough knowledge of After Effects to produce 3D animations. My question was one in hopes of saving time by using a .PSD file (which contains text and an image file) to forego having to replicate it in Illustrator.
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