There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: . A( b1 Y* l8 t* _1 M . y: S; e7 e. x2 q* m; j
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 2 d4 D/ M1 j2 T9 X! F% w/ m; i; a
/ z# c& `3 J+ K0 F2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. + \& l6 A7 Y7 q2 K% e/ w' a5 V 0 U. q1 G U# f. GThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.