Family Sponsorship
Spousal (In Canada, Quebec) Processing Time
About 13,700 people waiting · IRCC data as of July 7, 2026
This page covers inland spousal sponsorship for couples who live in Quebec. On top of the federal sponsorship application, Quebec requires the sponsor to sign an undertaking with the MIFI, and Quebec's family-class admission targets shape how fast federal files can be finalized.
The number tracked here is IRCC's published processing time for inland spousal applications destined for Quebec — typically longer than the rest-of-Canada equivalent.
Processing Time History
| Date | Processing Time (months) |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 39 |
| November 6, 2025 | 37 |
| December 9, 2025 | 36 |
| January 14, 2026 | 36 |
| February 12, 2026 | 35 |
| March 9, 2026 | 36 |
| April 7, 2026 | 31 |
| May 12, 2026 | 31 |
| June 8, 2026 | 32 |
| July 7, 2026 | 32 |
People Ahead by Application Month
IRCC also publishes how many applications submitted in each month are still ahead of you in the Spousal (In Canada, Quebec) queue.
| Month | People Ahead |
|---|---|
| 2024/07 | 1600 |
| 2024/08 | 2000 |
| 2024/09 | 2500 |
| 2024/10 | 3000 |
| 2024/11 | 3600 |
| 2024/12 | 4000 |
| 2025/01 | 4600 |
| 2025/02 | 5200 |
| 2025/03 | 5800 |
| 2025/04 | 6300 |
| 2025/05 | 6900 |
| 2025/06 | 7400 |
| 2025/07 | 8000 |
| 2025/08 | 8400 |
| 2025/09 | 8900 |
| 2025/10 | 9300 |
| 2025/11 | 9600 |
| 2025/12 | 10100 |
| 2026/01 | 10500 |
| 2026/02 | 11000 |
| 2026/03 | 11500 |
| 2026/04 | 12100 |
| 2026/05 | 12800 |
| 2026/06 | 13700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Spousal (In Canada, Quebec) take right now?
As of July 7, 2026, IRCC reports a processing time of about 32 months for Spousal (In Canada, Quebec) applications, with about 13,700 people waiting.
Why is Quebec spousal sponsorship slower than the rest of Canada?
Quebec sets its own annual admission targets for family-class immigrants, and the federal government cannot finalize more Quebec-destined files than that plan allows. The extra undertaking step with the MIFI also adds processing overhead.
Can my spouse still get an open work permit in Quebec?
Yes. The Spousal Open Work Permit is a federal document and works the same way for Quebec residents — the sponsored spouse in valid status can apply once the inland application is in the system.