There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ) O$ y( R4 q( \% k2 L& H/ Y / s- W% Y) D$ p
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada " r7 v5 G8 [- S! Q- R& ^2 v
. L/ X2 ?) N: E& f# h2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 8 S8 | J. c, d: b* o, \
( s" f% _' C3 L! ~There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.