There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ! R r0 T+ f% [2 w9 ]
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1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada " `+ |+ }( H1 y- i9 R- q : _( \+ I( U8 k8 R
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. . K" W% i5 P2 A ' s5 S9 a& A- x! G8 vThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.