Family Sponsorship
Parents & Grandparents (Quebec) Processing Time
About 10,400 people waiting · IRCC data as of August 10, 2026
This page covers Parents and Grandparents Program sponsorship where the sponsor lives in Quebec. Quebec requires its own undertaking with the MIFI, and its immigration plan sets a separate, smaller admission target for parents and grandparents.
The number tracked here is IRCC's published processing time for Quebec-destined PGP applications, which has historically run well beyond the rest-of-Canada figure.
Processing Time History
| Date | Processing Time (months) |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 44 |
| November 6, 2025 | 50 |
| December 9, 2025 | 49 |
| January 14, 2026 | 48 |
| February 12, 2026 | 47 |
| March 9, 2026 | 46 |
| April 7, 2026 | 67 |
| May 12, 2026 | 66 |
| June 8, 2026 | 67 |
| July 7, 2026 | 65 |
| August 10, 2026 | 64 |
People Ahead by Application Month
IRCC also publishes how many applications submitted in each month are still ahead of you in the Parents & Grandparents (Quebec) queue.
| Month | People Ahead |
|---|---|
| 2024/08 | 8600 |
| 2024/09 | 8600 |
| 2024/10 | 8600 |
| 2024/11 | 8600 |
| 2024/12 | 8600 |
| 2025/01 | 8600 |
| 2025/02 | 8600 |
| 2025/03 | 8600 |
| 2025/04 | 8600 |
| 2025/05 | 8600 |
| 2025/06 | 8700 |
| 2025/07 | 8700 |
| 2025/08 | 8800 |
| 2025/09 | 9400 |
| 2025/10 | 10400 |
| 2025/11 | 10400 |
| 2025/12 | 10400 |
| 2026/01 | 10400 |
| 2026/02 | 10400 |
| 2026/03 | 10400 |
| 2026/04 | 10400 |
| 2026/05 | 10400 |
| 2026/06 | 10400 |
| 2026/07 | 10400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Parents & Grandparents (Quebec) take right now?
As of August 10, 2026, IRCC reports a processing time of about 64 months for Parents & Grandparents (Quebec) applications, with about 10,400 people waiting.
Why is the Quebec PGP queue so much longer?
Quebec caps family-class admissions below the volume of pending applications, so files wait for admission space even after review is complete. The provincial undertaking with MIFI adds a further step.
Can Quebec residents use the super visa instead?
Yes. The super visa is a federal temporary-residence document available regardless of province, and it is a common bridge while a Quebec PGP file works through the queue.