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Quebec Sponsorship Cap Reached for Parents & Grandparents
Quebec Sponsorship Cap Reached for Parents & Grandparents
Quebec Reaches Sponsorship Cap for Parents and Grandparents — No New Applications Until Mid-2026
As of July 22, 2025, the Government of Quebec has officially reached its cap for sponsorship undertakings for parents, grandparents, and certain relatives under its family reunification program. This means no new applications in this category will be accepted until at least June 25, 2026.
What Was the Cap?
Over a two-year period, Quebec allows up to 13,000 total sponsorship undertakings, divided into:
10,400 spots for spouses, common-law partners, and adult dependent children.
2,600 spots for parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives.
The 2,600 spots for parents and grandparents have now been fully exhausted, following the earlier closure of the spousal/adult children cap on July 9, 2025.
What Does This Mean?
Any new applications for parents, grandparents, spouses, or dependent adult children submitted after the cap was reached will be returned unprocessed, and fees will be refunded.
Who Is Still Eligible?
Exemptions apply to:
Dependent children under 18.
Adult children with disabilities.
Relatives already added to pending applications.
How Does Quebec Differ from the Rest of Canada?
Unlike other provinces that use the federal Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), Quebec manages its own sponsorship process under the Canada-Quebec Accord.This means Quebec residents cannot participate in the federal PGP,unless they relocate to another province.
What's Next?
Quebec may reopen the intake after June 25, 2026, depending on program decisions made by MIFI(Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration).
Options in the Meantime:
If you were planning to sponsor loved ones and missed the cap, consider alternatives like:
Federal PGP (if previously registered).
Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for up to 5 years at a time.
Other immigration pathways like Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs
Final Word:This development underscores the importance of acting early and staying informed. If you're impacted, now is the time to consider temporary options like the Super Visa, while preparing for the next intake window in 2026.
