Family Sponsorship
Dependants Abroad (Quebec) Processing Time
About 22,900 people waiting · IRCC data as of October 9, 2026
This page covers sponsorship of dependent children abroad destined for Quebec. As with all Quebec family-class files, the sponsor signs an undertaking with the MIFI in addition to the federal application, and Quebec's admission plan governs finalization volumes.
The number tracked here is IRCC's published processing time for Quebec-destined dependant-children applications.
Processing Time History
| Date | Processing Time (months) |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | 118 |
| February 12, 2026 | 119 |
| March 9, 2026 | 120 |
| April 7, 2026 | 120 |
| May 12, 2026 | 120 |
| June 8, 2026 | 120 |
| July 7, 2026 | 120 |
| August 10, 2026 | 120 |
| September 3, 2026 | 120 |
| October 9, 2026 | 120 |
People Ahead by Application Month
IRCC also publishes how many applications submitted in each month are still ahead of you in the Dependants Abroad (Quebec) queue.
| Month | People Ahead |
|---|---|
| 2024/10 | 12200 |
| 2024/11 | 12600 |
| 2024/12 | 13000 |
| 2025/01 | 13500 |
| 2025/02 | 13900 |
| 2025/03 | 14500 |
| 2025/04 | 15000 |
| 2025/05 | 15500 |
| 2025/06 | 15900 |
| 2025/07 | 16400 |
| 2025/08 | 16700 |
| 2025/09 | 17100 |
| 2025/10 | 17500 |
| 2025/11 | 18000 |
| 2025/12 | 18500 |
| 2026/01 | 19000 |
| 2026/02 | 19600 |
| 2026/03 | 20100 |
| 2026/04 | 20700 |
| 2026/05 | 21200 |
| 2026/06 | 21700 |
| 2026/07 | 22200 |
| 2026/08 | 22500 |
| 2026/09 | 22900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Dependants Abroad (Quebec) take right now?
As of October 9, 2026, IRCC reports a processing time of more than 10 years for Dependants Abroad (Quebec) applications, with about 22,900 people waiting.
Does Quebec add steps to sponsoring a child?
Yes — the sponsor must sign a Quebec undertaking with the MIFI after federal sponsor approval. For dependent children the undertaking length and requirements differ from adult sponsorships, but the extra provincial stage still applies.
Is the Quebec dependant queue slower than the rest of Canada?
It can be, because Quebec-destined finalizations are bounded by the province's family-class targets. Compare this page with the rest-of-Canada dependants page on this tracker for the current gap.