What Are the Important Immigration Deadlines in Quebec During June 2026?

ByLaila Al-A’raj
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June 2026 marks a crucial milestone in Quebec’s immigration schedule, with the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) introducing vital regulatory decisions regarding the end of temporary family sponsorship suspensions and the release of new intake schedules. This guide breaks down the critical official deadlines and procedural rules to ensure your application is submitted within the established quota limits for the upcoming two-year cycle.

1. End of Sponsorship Suspension and Publication of New Rules

Quebec concludes its temporary suspension on spousal undertaking applications while publishing the official intake calendar in the Gazette officielle du Québec. The table below highlights the key regulatory dates announced in June 2026:

Date in June 2026Regulatory Decision by MIFIAffected Categories
June 23, 2026Publication of the ministerial order detailing the family sponsorship intake calendar.All family reunification classes.
June 25, 2026Formal expiration of the temporary intake suspension on spousal and partner sponsorships.Spouses, common-law partners, and adult children (18+).
June 30, 2026Conclusion of the transition period and implementation of the 2026–2028 quota framework.All upcoming family undertaking applications.

2. New Intake Caps and Application Management (2026–2028)

MIFI has established a maximum ceiling of 15,700 undertaking applications covering the period from July 2, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The quotas are structured under the following strict limits:

  • Spouses and Partners Cap: A maximum limit of 13,300 applications allocated for spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners across the two-year window.
  • Parents and Grandparents Cap: A ceiling of 2,400 applications reserved for parents, grandparents, and extended eligible relatives.
  • Exemptions for Dependent Children: Dependent children (including adult dependents) alongside orphaned minor relatives and adoptees remain completely exempt from intake caps, with year-round open processing.

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3. Economic Immigration Updates (PSTQ & PEQ) on Arrima

June 2026 reinforces the operational rollout of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) alongside strengthened French language criteria. These updates affect candidates seeking a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ):

  • Targeted Arrima Invitations: Monthly invitation rounds prioritize candidates with validated job offers outside Montreal and proven French competency.
  • Mandatory Oral French Thresholds: Requirement of Level 7 or higher on the Échelle québécoise for key economic streams.
  • Digital CSQ Turnaround: Accelerated provincial assessment for Francophone files, with processing times averaging 6 to 12 months.

FAQs

Submissions officially open on July 2, 2026, managed through phased intake windows based on the issuance date of your federal approval-in-principle letter from IRCC.

Any application received after the 15,700 cap is reached will be returned unprocessed to the applicant along with a full refund of government fees.

No, French language proficiency is not required for sponsoring a spouse or partner, though it is mandatory for economic programs like PSTQ and PEQ.

No, dependent children, adopted minors, and orphaned relatives are entirely exempt from intake caps and may be sponsored at any point throughout the year.

MIFI has set a strict cap of 2,400 applications for parents and grandparents across the two-year period, closing immediately once reached.

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Preparing Your Quebec Immigration File

The definitive timelines outlined in June 2026 require applicants to organize legal documentation and financial records well ahead of portal openings. Early and complete preparation is the most reliable way to secure a spot within Quebec’s restricted quotas and ensure a seamless progression toward permanent residency.