Thanks to all for answering my query. It's hard not to be nervous until you actually have the COPR in your hand. Just to give you an idea of my time frame, I applied through the London Office. I'm from Ireland but have Canadian citizenship so sponsoped my husband and my children are in the process of obtaining Canadian citizenship;
Meds done Feb 2012
Received approval to sponsor Mar 27th, 2012
Approval to sponsor June 28th, 2012
In Process Nov. 8th, 2012
Decision Made Dec. 14th, 2012
I'll keep you posted when I hear more.
Thanks again