There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: . i: W. H9 `6 F! {8 } . s3 ?- D, [7 V8 g
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada % N6 i2 R3 _" _5 z+ Q2 I
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 1 ^" x6 X+ a" R7 W L g: I: h ( l' O, ^2 O, C/ S( bThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.