Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration has imposed a cap on family sponsorship applications from June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2026.
The cap limits applications to 13,000:
- 10,400 for spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children aged 18+.
- 2,600 for parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives.
Exemptions apply to:
- Dependent minor children.
- Minor children for adoption.
- Orphaned minor children of siblings or grandchildren.
- Dependent adult children with disabilities.
Once the cap is reached, no further applications will be accepted, and non-exempt applications will be returned.
Stay informed and plan ahead to sponsor your family for Canadian immigration!
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