There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: ; t' J0 N; i5 v$ n; `6 D1 s ) }( l. X3 t7 @3 n u
1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada + m, h2 q& N: y- Q' `8 z $ Y8 ?& [" l! y+ y+ K2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. - s5 ~, s8 D& X2 C3 k& J / d3 N, m) C0 ?9 X) BThere are separate processing times for each of these two steps.