About how long does it take to register a new member?

[WingsOfMasquerade]

A quick question on behalf of someone who I met who would love to join here:
About how long does it take to become registered as a new member? She'd tried years ago, (like 3+ maybe) but I think it never worked out then due to some technical difficulties or something. She has tried to sign up again (This week, I think Mon. maybe) and it's supposed to send you an email to finish registration? But it's been since probably Monday and nothing happened so she worries it's the same way again and unable to join.

I honestly registered so long ago that I have totally forgotten the process and how it worked/how long it took.
Thanks for any help with this,