The last year it took 2 months exactly, but I think this year they were shut down for awhile even though they said not. My reasoning is that inland apps would not be able to gather all the docs because of things being shut down. I had everything I needed to sponsor my wife as I applied last year under the third choice of class, the Family Class as we wanted to leave Canada for the winter.Turned out to be a disaster .We live in Ontario 6 months and Mexico 6 months.First notice was to have finger printing but not here ,in Mexico, 2 days later request to make an app for medical in Mexico. Tried to change app to spousal but was denied, so its my second kick at the cat.