Verifying your eligibility to sponsor another member of your family
Important notice
The maximum number of undertaking applications to sponsor a parent (father, mother), a grandparent or another family member 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.
For more information, consult this page.
Confirmation from the Government of Canada of your eligibility as a guarantor
You must have submitted a sponsorship application in advance to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You must then have received a letter from IRCC that:
- Was sent to you, not to the person you want to sponsor;
- Indicates that you are eligible for the sponsorship;
- Invites you to continue the steps you are taking with the Gouvernement du Québec.
Note that, at this stage, IRCC has, in general, recognized your eligibility as a sponsor, but has not yet verified:
- The family relationship between you and the person you want to sponsor;
- The other requirements that the person you want to sponsor must comply with to obtain permanent residence.
Conditions that the person you sponsor must comply with
You must check whether the person you want to sponsor complies with the conditions of the family reunification category for sponsoring a dependent child.
Demonstrating your financial capacity
You must demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to comply with your undertaking.
Financial obligations
If you have already made a sponsorship undertaking or undertakings, you must demonstrate that:
- You have honoured your financial obligations;
- If applicable, you have repaid to the Gouvernement du Québec or another province any sum that was disbursed to this person as last resort financial assistance (social assistance).
Criminal record
You must not have been convicted in Canada or abroad of any of the following:
- A sexual offence;
- An attempt or threat to commit a sexual offence;
- An offence resulting in bodily harm against a close friend or relative;
- An offence that is either attempted or threatened, resulting in bodily harm against a close friend or relative
- A violent crime;
- An attempt to commit a violent criminal act.
If you have been convicted of any of these offences, you must:
- Have obtained a final acquittal;
- Or have obtained a suspension of your criminal record;
- Or have completed your sentence at least five years prior to submitting your application.
Next
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: December 17, 2025