PSD layer placement

Hi,
I have a photoshop document where all the layers are placed in specific positions in the frame. When I import the PSD file into Aftereffects however all of the layers appear in the center. Is there any way for me to have the layers in Aftereffects to be in the same place as I have them in Photoshop?

Try importing as a comp with these settings:

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1. In the filesystem, a CR2 file and a sidecar .xmp file with ACR settings applied via Bridge (CS6).
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