Illustrator CS6 Exporting ai layers to Photoshop layers

I have some artowrk that I need to convert from .ai layered file to a Photoshop layered Psd file. I tried a few differnt ways unsuccessfully, any help?
R

Let me explain a bit more, the ai document is a map with a layer of pins and a layer of pins with a rectangle area which has text.
My plan was to convert to Photoshop so each would be on a layer.
when I click on each area I get a bounding box around the area and I'm ablre to move it so I know its on its own layer.
What do you mean about a no fill / area?
I troed to export the layers one a t a time as well but I only get the layer and white background on one layer
R

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