There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: $ x1 }8 M1 r* P9 V+ x- Y S8 S9 ` , k7 Q/ ^& n; S" j) s9 M1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada : X4 }% G; \; o$ e* G" @ % ^1 a8 s L: s. C1 v, C5 T
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 6 c4 \" N4 N+ l \ : Q$ y; n+ f' f* AThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.