patience grasshopper. Once you get the good news you can sit back and relax a bit and enjoy where you are now as you know you will be moving on soon :-)
I think it is quick quick slow slow. some people get lucky and get a smooth run, some wait for a while.
There is a mountain of new people starting and all need visa's, accomodation, sim slots/dates, ground school slots/dates, training capts etc.
So I am not expecting it to be earlier than 2 - 3 months from when I get the contract (hopefully on time within 4weeks).