There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: : d$ b: s, L( h) U! q 6 ~& V4 e" a% U D1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada / }' G" M9 j( x( y c {
* G5 B, R/ q/ K6 d2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. , {/ \5 \7 g9 \ ( r. L; I" l: X4 D+ F6 Y# E; TThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.