There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ! M& O2 Y. k3 N: C8 O 7 x4 P5 z: C; r% C& `7 n1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada + E1 n$ |4 h; @; s( R+ { 3 i! Y' F/ A' V
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. A9 E" Z3 d2 O, z: q
! _) [ o1 H. y8 X7 ^! L( QThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.