There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 9 F2 g ~1 F0 {/ s W% G$ V1 Y2 S + F6 f3 X$ E( }" ^6 X
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 5 s6 m9 j# m5 [2 d0 e
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 7 C5 E4 n& \ M! ~4 D
/ f8 _/ W4 d4 N% t6 HThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.