There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 2 z9 N9 P" v) @( M& G 0 A) S+ a/ H8 k+ v! ?
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada + ?, }! ~) N2 e3 u$ A/ t* g
$ [( b9 h9 m5 E' O0 p2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 7 i9 y. v7 ]9 k4 d# ~% Z; y
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.