Refugees & Protected Persons
Private Refugees (Quebec) Processing Time
About 2,300 people waiting · IRCC data as of July 7, 2026
This page covers privately sponsored refugees destined for Quebec, where collective sponsorship is managed under Quebec's own rules: groups apply to the MIFI, which sets intake periods and caps for undertakings.
The number tracked here is IRCC's published processing time for Quebec-destined privately sponsored refugee files — the federal stage that follows Quebec's collective sponsorship undertaking.
Processing Time History
| Date | Processing Time (months) |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 66 |
| November 6, 2025 | 46 |
| December 9, 2025 | 49 |
| January 14, 2026 | 49 |
| February 12, 2026 | 48 |
| March 9, 2026 | 48 |
| April 7, 2026 | 54 |
| May 12, 2026 | 54 |
| June 8, 2026 | 54 |
| July 7, 2026 | 55 |
People Ahead by Application Month
IRCC also publishes how many applications submitted in each month are still ahead of you in the Private Refugees (Quebec) queue.
| Month | People Ahead |
|---|---|
| 2024/07 | 1200 |
| 2024/08 | 1200 |
| 2024/09 | 1300 |
| 2024/10 | 1300 |
| 2024/11 | 1300 |
| 2024/12 | 1400 |
| 2025/01 | 1400 |
| 2025/02 | 1500 |
| 2025/03 | 1500 |
| 2025/04 | 1600 |
| 2025/05 | 1600 |
| 2025/06 | 1600 |
| 2025/07 | 1700 |
| 2025/08 | 1800 |
| 2025/09 | 1900 |
| 2025/10 | 2000 |
| 2025/11 | 2000 |
| 2025/12 | 2100 |
| 2026/01 | 2100 |
| 2026/02 | 2200 |
| 2026/03 | 2200 |
| 2026/04 | 2200 |
| 2026/05 | 2300 |
| 2026/06 | 2300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Private Refugees (Quebec) take right now?
As of July 7, 2026, IRCC reports a processing time of about 55 months for Private Refugees (Quebec) applications, with about 2,300 people waiting.
How does collective sponsorship work in Quebec?
Quebec runs its own private sponsorship program: organizations and groups of residents apply to the MIFI during set intake windows, and Quebec issues the CSQ for selected refugees before IRCC completes federal processing.
Why might Quebec PSR times differ from the rest of Canada?
Quebec's intake windows, undertaking caps, and provincial selection add their own rhythm to the pipeline, and Quebec-destined admissions are bounded by the province's humanitarian targets.