There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 9 r( M: u9 B' S5 h0 | ) k6 o- \- J q" F4 a2 c6 p
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 3 {" e5 v) F# N
4 a0 C+ }; x( b& a2 B3 P! h2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 4 I# G, C3 i3 G" C
% b# C9 ]7 C0 W2 dThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.