Maple News reports that Quebec has officially reached its cap for 2025-2026 on family sponsorship applications for parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives. As of July 22, 2025, no new undertaking applications in these categories will be accepted by the province’s immigration ministry.
The cap, introduced by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration on June 26, 2024, will remain in effect until June 25, 2026. According to the ministry, any new undertakings submitted beyond the cap will be returned without processing, and applicants will receive a full refund of their fees.
The family sponsorship cap was set at 13,000 undertaking applications for the current period. Of these, 10,400 were allocated to spouses and adult dependent children, while 2,600 were reserved for parents, grandparents, and certain other relatives. The quota for spousal and adult dependent children sponsorships was already met on July 9, 2025.
Exempt from these limits are applications for sponsoring children under the age of 18 and adult children who are financially dependent due to a disability. Additionally, the cap does not restrict adding dependents to an existing application already in the system.
To sponsor a family member under Quebec’s system, applicants must submit a formal undertaking with the provincial government and obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)—a mandatory document that confirms the province’s approval for the individual to settle in Quebec permanently.
This limitation on undertakings highlights ongoing capacity and policy management efforts by the Quebec immigration authorities. It also affects the broader landscape of family reunification in the province, which operates its own immigration programs separate from the rest of Canada.
Applicants and sponsors are encouraged to plan ahead for the next application window and explore alternative immigration pathways where applicable. Maple News will continue to provide updates as Quebec adjusts its immigration policies and intake levels in the future.