There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: $ g+ H$ M9 c6 A3 u& o7 l % M$ X7 l! `) ~$ w- ~: o1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 3 x1 a) ^ y% k" ?5 r# W - f3 \( U4 }4 a9 w5 {: x
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. ( E! d h/ g9 L( T5 E
+ B0 i: `5 s/ c- P% IThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.