I believe a chart was provided to the committee ahead of time in which we provided the average processing times for appeals by fiscal year. In this case it was by calendar year. For example, in 2005 our average processing time for sponsorship appeals was 8.4 months, and it has grown now to 11.2 months. Of course, part of this is the result of the increase in volume as well.
On March 3rd, 2011. See this statement in context.