Upfront want to thank everyone in the forum who have provided answers to so many queries.
Was a frequent guest to this forum over the past 3 months.
Received my L-Permit today, Will be moving to zurich in a months time.

Wanted to add my 2 cent to the statistics in the forum.

Applied for Visa : Mid December
Approval from Zurich Kanton : Early January
Approval from Bern : Mid January.

Will be submitting request for Entry Visa for my family tomorrow, Will come back an update how long that takes.

thanks once again

Hello and welcome to the Forum.

Further Update
Got the Authorisations from Bern for my Wife and Daughter Couple of Days back

So overall it took 2 Months for the complete process.

cheers