There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 2 q" v( X7 [ J& u) e, G' g $ |5 Y* i1 U6 \3 ?1 U7 I
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada # i8 [( A- U& ^4 N2 q) G8 s; E
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. : p. G' |, Y3 d, Q: D 1 Q9 G) @; C6 a# F6 P
There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.