Quebec Suspends Some Family Sponsorship Applications Until 2026

July 2025 Update – Immigration News by Nohproblem Consulting

The Quebec government has announced it will not accept new applications under certain family sponsorship categories until January 1, 2026. This decision impacts many immigrants hoping to reunite with family, particularly parents, grandparents, and other relatives.

Who Is Affected?

As of now, the Quebec Immigration Ministry has suspended applications to sponsor:

• Parents and grandparents
• Other relatives (such as brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, etc.)

This pause does not affect spouses, common-law partners, or dependent children, whose sponsorship applications are still being processed normally.

Why the Suspension?

Quebec says the suspension is necessary to reduce backlogs and allow the province to manage processing volumes more efficiently.

However, the pause has been criticized by many advocates and families who fear long delays in reunification.

Until When?

No new applications will be accepted until January 1, 2026.

Applications submitted before June 26, 2025, will still be processed.

What Are Your Options?

If you were planning to sponsor a parent or relative in Quebec:

• You must wait until the intake resumes in 2026
• OR consider moving sponsorship outside Quebec, if feasible
• You may also want to explore economic immigration or study permit pathways for relatives while waiting

At Nohproblem Consulting, we can help you:

• Evaluate alternative immigration streams
• Understand inter-provincial sponsorship differences
• Plan ahead for the 2026 intake

How We Can Help

Our regulated immigration consultants can:

• Guide you through federal vs Quebec sponsorship options
• Help prepare strong applications when intake resumes
• Assist with PR, work permit, or study permit alternatives for family members

Book a consultation today to avoid delays in your family reunification plans.

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