There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 9 O* v2 c; v2 s % ?! n& @+ i6 T( |- l% B1 O
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada # e) H: ~0 Y" s
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 6 Y8 r, w3 [' C8 l1 c; O: D2 b9 _
5 u( d: {2 [ H2 |) V' e& eThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.