There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ; |2 [* i0 J- [ C7 k: G( m4 L0 e( f6 G
( ?# K9 N% q2 ]3 X7 y1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 5 \. g* V6 g4 S- }1 i T 5 R" a% x5 t$ l/ t3 D( C, A
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 4 L! B7 d% _& H% i9 E
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.