There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: # ]: G1 e1 f+ P; h. ]
7 j) H+ U& t8 ?. L1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 9 t" r7 R% E1 `5 a3 p3 x $ s( J2 r6 R/ P, w- D/ a
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 7 x w6 w: q" i+ V; L. x , |0 `: q* B# A1 O7 E% H. r: }6 DThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.