There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: , k8 o" g# t& ]( O
. [* H6 k' z+ x" F( N1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada - }! V! ~2 s1 w9 Q& Y5 C
, u. k# @0 t" R$ j# c2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 4 X- l. J$ k9 @% j2 d5 i
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.