Hi Ellen, its 7 to 16 months, right now my hubby's is at 5 months, we also have 2 kids, and its very hard, here is my timeline, good luck!!!!!!! :
Nov 07: application sent to CIC-M
Dec 07: spoponsorship approved, file sent to Guatemala
March 08: Guatemala opens file, file immigration number sent
July08: Email sent, hubby on queue for an interview, to bring passport, $400 money order (ARC), and a couple of other documents.
Still waiting......