Family Sponsorship in Quebec

Eligibility Criteria for Family Sponsorship in Quebec

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Family Sponsorship in Quebec

Everything about immigration sponsorship in Quebec.

Ensure you meet eligibility criteria, requirements, and follow the application process carefully.

Eligibility Criteria for Family Sponsorship in Quebec

Age and Citizenship:

To sponsor a family member, you must be at least 18 years old and a permanent resident or citizen of Canada or Quebec. If you are a temporary resident, you cannot sponsor a family member.

Income Requirements:

You must meet the minimum necessary income requirement to sponsor your family member. The income requirement depends on the size of your family and the number of family members you are sponsoring.

Residency Status:

You must be a permanent resident of Canada or Quebec to sponsor a family member. If you are living outside Canada or Quebec, you cannot sponsor a family member. Just Canadian citizens can sponsor from outside Canada.

Criminal Record:

You cannot sponsor a family member if you have a criminal record or are in prison.

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Who Can You Sponsor for Family Sponsorship in Quebec?

Spouse or Partner

You can sponsor your spouse or common-law partner to come and live with you in Canada or Quebec. To be eligible for sponsorship, your relationship must be genuine and not for the purpose of obtaining permanent residence.

Dependent Child

You can sponsor your dependent child, including an adopted child, to come and live with you in Canada or Quebec. Your child must be under 22 years of age and unmarried. In some cases, you can also sponsor a dependent child over 22 years of age if they are financially dependent on you due to a physical or mental condition.

Parent or Grandparent

You can sponsor your parent or grandparent to come and live with you in Canada or Quebec. However, there are some restrictions on the number of applications accepted each year.

Other Relatives

You can sponsor other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members, only in exceptional circumstances.

Orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild

You can sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild only if they meet all of these conditions:

1- They’re related to you by blood or adoption.
2- Both their mother and father passed away.
3- They’re under 18 years of age.
4- They’re single (not married or in a common-law or conjugal relationship).


You can’t sponsor your brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild if:

1- One of their parents is still alive.
2- No one knows where their parents are.
3- Their parents abandoned them.
4- Someone else other than their parents is taking care of them while one or both their parents are alive.
5- Their parent is in jail or otherwise detained.

Requirements for Family Sponsorship in Quebec

1- Financial Support

As a sponsor, you are responsible for the financial support of your family member for a specific period of time. You must provide proof of your income and demonstrate that you can support your family member financially.

2- Medical Exam

Your family member must undergo a medical exam to ensure they do not have any medical conditions that could pose a risk to public health in Canada or Quebec.

3- Police Certificate

Your family member must provide a police certificate from each country they have lived in for six months or more since they turned 18 years of age.

4- Immigration Forms

You and your family member must fill out the appropriate immigration forms and provide all necessary supporting documents.

Application Process for Family Sponsorship in Quebec

1- Gather Documents

Gather all the necessary documents, including proof of income, medical exam, police certificate, and immigration forms.

2- Fill Out Forms

Fill out the appropriate immigration forms, including the sponsorship application, and have your family member fill out their application for permanent residence.

3- Pay Fees

Pay the appropriate fees for the sponsorship application, permanent residence application, and medical exam.

4- Submit Application

Submit your application and supporting documents to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office.

5- Wait for Decision

Wait for the IRCC to process your application. The processing time for family sponsorship applications varies depending on the type of application and the number of applications received by the IRCC.

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Processing Time for Family Sponsorship in Quebec

Average Processing Time:

The average processing time for family sponsorship applications is 12-15 months. However, processing times may vary depending on the type of application and the number of applications received by the IRCC.

Delays and Exceptions:

Processing times may be delayed if there are issues with your application or if additional information is required. In some cases, processing times may be expedited if there are exceptional circumstances, such as medical emergencies.

Expedited Processing:

If you have a medical emergency or other exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible for expedited processing of your application.

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