There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: " Q B- y& k; E) k8 n% |+ \) v# Q
: ?7 g, p# @: X0 g1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 7 a- q! h* E/ H
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 9 n4 f8 }: A$ r u$ j, M. ~7 Q
5 Q3 z7 M. g g3 z: h$ AThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.