Frequently asked questions:
Sponsoring your family

Eligible relatives

What is different in the sponsorship process if I live in Quebec?

Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the province of Quebec has a role in determining the eligibility of sponsors living in Quebec. The Quebec process begins after Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has reviewed your sponsorship application. CIC will advise the province of the results of its review so the Quebec process can start. If you meet Quebec’s eligibility criteria, then the Quebec ministry that handles immigration (ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles) will issue an Engagement and Certificat de sélection du Québec (Agreement and Certificate of Selection) to you. A copy of each document will be sent to the visa office in your relative’s home country to be included in the process.