SW Alert -10 points

[turninganewleaf]

I just received a SW alert stating my EQ FICO dropped 10 points due to a new inquiry.  I applied and was approved for 2 new CC's the other day which explains the drop.  How long does a new inquiry affect FICO?  Also, with the new $500 TL increase between the 2 cards, how soon might I see my score go back up?  Will it not be until I start using the cards or until the CRA reports the new TL?

[Anonymous]

The INQ will affect for a year.

The new accounts will helping about 6 months as long as the did not drop your avg age down too much.