Determining who you can sponsor
Important notice
The maximum number of undertaking applications to sponsor a spouse, a common-law spouse, a conjugal partner or a dependent child aged 18 or over has been reached for the period June 26, 2024 to June 25, 2026. This means that:
- The Ministère is not receiving any new undertaking applications for these family members until June 25, 2026;
- You may submit an undertaking application for these family members when a new application reception period opens.
The Ministère is continuing to receive undertaking applications for other family members under the family reunification category.
For more information, consult this page.
You may sponsor a dependent child not accompanied by an adult. This may be:
- Your biological child;
- Your adopted child following a full adoption judgment;
- Full adoption terminates the relationship between the child and his or her family of origin (filiation). The adopted child ceases to belong to his or her family of origin.
If your child is under 22 years old, this child may not be married or have a de facto spouse.
If your child is age 22 or over, this child must fulfill these two conditions:
- Be unable to support yourself due to your physical or mental condition;
- Depend on one parent for most of their financial support, without interruption, since reaching the age of 22.
For more information, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Family members who may accompany your dependent child
Your dependent child may be accompanied by:
- A biological child or children;
- The dependent child of his or her dependent child.
These persons must meet the same conditions as your dependent child, as indicated above.
You must include the family members who accompany the sponsored person in your undertaking application.
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Contact the ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: from 8:00 to 16:00
Wednesday: from 10:00 to 16:30
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Greater Montréal: 514-864-9191
Elsewhere in Québec (Toll free): 1-877-864-9191
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Last update: February 23, 2026