As of July 9, 2025, Quebec has reached its two-year cap of 13,000 family sponsorship undertakings under the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI). This means no new applications will be accepted for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, or dependent children aged 18 and older until at least June 25, 2026. This cap affects Quebec PR clients planning family reunification under Canada PR 2025.
📌 Cap Breakdown
- Overall quota (June 26, 2024 – June 25, 2026): 13,000 family sponsorship undertakings
- Spouses, partners, adult dependents: 10,400 — cap reached July 9, 2025
- Parents, grandparents, other relatives: 2,600 — still open
🚫 Who Is Affected?
Quebec residents can no longer sponsor:
- Spouses, including common-law/conjugal partners
- Dependents aged 18+
Applications for dependent children under 18 remain unaffected, and sponsorships for parents, grandparents, and other extended relatives are still open.
⏳ What Happens Next?
MIFI will resume accepting sponsorship undertakings in the above categories one year after the initial cap began—estimated on or after June 25, 2026. All new applications for these categories must wait until then.
⚖️ Implications for Canada PR 2025 Planning
- Quebec residents cannot submit new applications for spouses or adult dependents until mid‑2026.
- Federal IRCC will receive and conditionally process spouses/common-law partner applications, but these cannot finalize without Quebec’s approval.
- Families can still apply via the Super Visa — a viable alternative for visits while sponsorship is paused.
✅ What You Should Do
- If Quebec-based and planning to sponsor a spouse or adult dependent, prepare but delay submission until the cap resets in mid‑2026.
- Consider applying for a Super Visa to allow extended family visits in the meantime.
- Explore sponsorship options for parents, grandparents, or dependent children < 18—those categories remain open.
- Consult a licensed Mississauga immigration consultant to assess your best Canada PR 2025 strategy given the suspension.
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