There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ! n, A: f0 O0 Z$ Q; _ * D& U9 q7 b# g J1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada 2 J1 G5 x) g, ]# a! A9 e d 4 I8 E3 [& ^( k3 X4 L# K
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. + Q3 n; @' w6 f0 j* m P, j . K$ n. p; ?5 _$ w
There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.