There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 2 i# j1 {$ a, j8 Q* c % D% u$ ?, q" u8 d: y- d7 m
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada + }( U) `& ~$ r2 L! I 9 c6 E( K8 a$ z5 J. B3 V) i
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. ) b( P% Q3 q" \
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.