There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ! V4 x! z6 d: j$ [+ k$ R7 _' i
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1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada ; X0 h+ o# j* j1 A 0 ?5 n3 V! U9 `
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 1 v% [8 I% l1 I2 o
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.