There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: * |- H5 U) V3 g# D$ Q) m # }% B/ [. A3 X, Z+ F
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada ?/ C! {! h0 ]# y' f9 w1 @& _
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 6 u; {0 S: ?0 d9 X. C4 u( k) g4 Q4 x f5 V' G0 d' A8 J7 Z6 G6 ~There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.