There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: B+ q1 {& ]" G2 v$ B5 a9 n
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1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada ( q* D' H6 u% U; b
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2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. ; |0 h; \% Q6 Y6 n; e9 {
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.