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Sponsor a family member

Information on the procedures to sponsor family members under Québec's Family Reunification Program, including spouses, parents, children, and other relatives.

Summary

This page outlines the steps and requirements for sponsoring various family members to immigrate permanently to Québec under the Family Reunification Program. It covers sponsorship of spouses, parents, orphaned minors, dependent children, children for adoption, and other family members, as well as responsibilities for integration and income requirements.

Key points
  • Explanation of the procedures to follow under the Family Reunification Program, depending on your situation.
  • Sponsoring a spouse or conjugal partner: Procedures to help your spouse or conjugal partner immigrate to Québec.
  • Sponsoring your father, mother or great-parent: Procedures to help your parents or grandparents immigrate to Québec.
  • Sponsoring an orphaned minor: Procedures to help an orphaned minor (sibling, niece/nephew, or grandchild) immigrate to Québec.
  • Sponsoring a dependent child: Procedures to help a dependent child immigrate to Québec.
  • Sponsoring a child for adoption: Procedures to adopt a child residing abroad under the Family Reunification Program.
  • Sponsoring another member of your family: Procedures to help other family members immigrate to Québec.
  • Welcoming and integration of the person you sponsor: Responsibilities and undertakings for supporting the settlement and integration of the sponsored relative in Québec.
  • Calculating the income you need: In some cases, sponsors must demonstrate they have the necessary financial resources.
  • Rules governing the reception of applications: Rules for receiving undertaking applications.
Who is affected
  • Individuals wishing to sponsor family members to immigrate permanently to Québec.
How to apply / next steps
  • Follow the specific procedures outlined for each category of family member under the Family Reunification Program.
Dates
  • Last update: June 26, 2024
Keywords
Québec Family Reunification Program sponsorship immigration spouse parents children adoption integration income requirements
About this update
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Published
2026-02-21
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