Keep in mind that the CIC website shows that the processing times are "based on how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011." Because as of December 1, 2011, PNP and QSW applicants have to send in their application through the CIO, the processing time currently on the website will not be reliable for those who submitted their application to the CIO. Since the page is updated quarterly, we will have to wait until mid to late April to see how long each visa office processes PNP/QSW applicants under this new rule.