There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: 2 R# _* X" R8 G9 ?& Q# i3 z( y s) t1 [5 \* f. |
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 2 K1 P2 j, P; N% [+ f( @# G
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. * J* i9 Z+ {7 j7 o ]3 I& z* ?$ x2 a4 jThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.