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Originally posted by Sistermadly
Of course, I'm not convinced that the delay is EO's fault -- knowing Canadian customs like I do, I wouldn't be surprised if the things are held up at the border. 
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Okay, here is my take on it. (Yes, I am a Delta Gee, and our badges are made by Burr, Patterson and Auld, not Masters of Design).
My badge took about 6-8 weeks after initiation. Once you are initiated, it is up to the chapter to submit the paperwork that "yes, she was initiated", since no EO will release a badge unless they know that "for sure, for sure" you were initiated. Hopefully they will do this as promptly as possible!
Your badge should take LESS time than the autumn initiates, only because there are less Alpha Phi initiates in the Spring than in the Fall (when the vast majority of Formal Recruitment occurs). Therefore, there will be less initiates to "process".
Also, your badge will not be held up at the border.
What will happen is Canada Post will deliver you a notice that there is a package at your post office, with address, etc.
When you go to pick it up, the postal worker will advise you what the duty is, and you pay the duty right then and there at the post office. Then you get to take your lovely badge home!