There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: / ], z( x$ g+ Q) H 0 A* M0 Y$ h5 P, J1 P" u8 q
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada " E) p; _) u6 ]
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 7 Q1 w- c, u& G. d
9 [1 g9 H& v( E) ]7 M9 ^! UThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.