Don't worry about the expiration of the CSQ our friend Randski got his Medicals and his CSQ was already expired. They told him in the embassy that they will renew it for him.Canadian_Citizen said:27 months just for the federal part. His CSQ came pretty quickly in about 5 months. He's been waiting for the federal part since May 2010. Hopefully this doesn't discourage you! I think with all the changes, processing time should be quicker. My only concern is that his CSQ will be expiring in March 2013 (it only last 3 years) So we are hoping CIC sends him the medical and his visa in the next 4 months!