Quebec has reached its cap on family sponsorship applications for certain categories, effective July 9, 2025. Here’s what you need to know ¹ ²:
– Affected Categories: The cap applies to sponsorship applications for:
– Spouses: No new applications will be accepted until June 25, 2026.
– Common-law partners: Same as spouses, applications are currently not being accepted.
– Conjugal partners: Applications are also not being accepted until June 25, 2026.
– Dependent children 18 and older: New applications are not being accepted for this category.

– Exempt Categories: The following categories are not affected by the cap ¹:
– Dependent children under 1: Applications for sponsorship are still being accepted.
– Adult children with disabilities: These applications are also still being accepted.
– Parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives: Quebec is still accepting applications for these categories, with 2,600 spots remaining.

– What happens if you apply now?: Any new sponsorship application received for the affected categories will be returned unprocessed, and application fees will be refunded.

– Options for those affected: If you’re impacted by this cap, consider ¹
– Applying for a work permit or study permit: To legally remain in Canada while waiting for sponsorship routes to reopen.
– Exploring Permanent Residency (PR) pathways: Through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), or pilot programs.
– Sponsoring your family member from another province: If you relocate, though genuine relocation is required.
– Waiting until the moratorium lifts on June 25, 2026: