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🛑 Quebec has officially paused new family sponsorship applications as of July 9, 2025.
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📉 The province capped sponsorships at 13,000 for the period ending June 25, 2026.
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💍 Out of the total cap, 10,400 spots are for spouses or partners and dependent adults.
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👵 Only 2,600 spots are reserved for parents, grandparents, and other relatives.
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👶 Children under 18 and adult dependents with disabilities are not affected by this cap.
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📬 Quebec will return any applications submitted after reaching the cap, including full refunds.
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🕒 Processing times in Quebec are significantly longer, averaging around 34 months.
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💔 Families express frustration over prolonged separation and emotional strain.
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⚖️ Critics argue Quebec’s move creates inequality in Canada’s family reunification system.
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🧭 Applicants may consider other provinces with faster and more open sponsorship processes.
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