Sponsoring a refugee
Suspension of the acceptance of undertaking applications
- The acceptance for undertaking applications under collective sponsorship has been suspended until December 31, 2029;
- Certain exceptions apply (see Ministerial Order, in French only)
- The ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) will continue to examine undertaking applications already submitted. Sponsored refugees who have already been selected by Québec will also be able to continue their immigration process towards permanent residence.
The Program for Refugees Abroad (Collective Sponsorship) allows you to sponsor a refugee who is abroad, and the family members who accompany that refugee.
To sponsor, you must be a group of 2 to 5 individuals or a legal entity and meet all the requirements for your category. You must submit a sponsorship application to the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration during a sponsorship application period for this program.
The undertaking is a contract with the Gouvernement du Québec that binds you to the person you are sponsoring. You become that person's guarantor.
This contract has a term of 12 months (1 year). It begins when the person you are sponsoring arrives in Québec.
As guarantor, you will have responsibilities and obligations to honour for the entire duration of your undertaking. In particular, you will have to meet the basic needs of the refugees and provide them with the necessary support in their integration approaches.
To enter into a commitment, you must, among other things, demonstrate you are able to honour it, particularly by demonstrating your financial capacity.
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: November 19, 2025