There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: # c; ~# n8 \% D0 P$ T% h - G: ~( Y2 d, q, h% o1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada + l$ w/ }' G- k6 }) w8 d8 U
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. - N7 k# |: H4 m- c4 t; u 4 w/ |5 e4 E5 I, \, R sThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.