There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: + p+ Q; u2 y' K
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1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada # z& S8 |( w& ^3 M1 S
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. % R. D6 a5 ]0 Q
) @5 Y0 W M1 C) E" g; b9 D. }3 k, LThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.