Got invited to apply for family sponsorship today, but found out that Quebec no longer accepts undertakings??

[Keyjoe23]

Hello everyone,

First of all, congrats to those who got their invitation this week from the 2020 pool, as I did.

The E-mail I received this morning mentions that I need to apply for my family sponsorship application with a deadline October 9th, 2025.

I live in Quebec, and as I was filling the application for my parents, I noticed the following paragraph:

If we approve your sponsorship application, we’ll ask you to submit an undertaking application to the Quebec ministry in charge of immigration.

I went on the website and also saw

Important notice​

The maximum number of undertaking applications to sponsor a parent (father, mother), a grandparent or another family member has been reached for the period June 26, 2024 to June 25, 2026. This means that:

• The Ministère is not receiving any new undertaking applications for these family members until June 25, 2026;
• You may submit an undertaking application for these family members when a new application reception period opens.

Does it mean that I cannot submit the application to my family?

I live in Quebec but hired in Ontario and I work remotely from Quebec and pay my taxes in Quebec. Would moving to Ontario solve the issue if it's a blocker?

 

[Greninja]

no matter what it says, just go and apply.

My parents's PR got processed for exactly 1 year and 19 days. it is much faster than I expected !!

 

[Keyjoe23]

no matter what it says, just go and apply.

My parents's PR got processed for exactly 1 year and 19 days. it is much faster than I expected !!

Thanks. I think you mean that I should move to Ontario and get this shit done instead of waiting for Quebec, right?

 

[Greninja]

Thanks. I think you mean that I should move to Ontario and get this shit done instead of waiting for Quebec, right?

That's right. Unless you wanna wait for unpredictable length.

 

[Keyjoe23]

That's right. Unless you wanna wait for unpredictable length.

I have not seen anyone who had a fast timeline like yours, do you have a post link where people share their timeline for the PGP 2024?

 

[Greninja]

I have not seen anyone who had a fast timeline like yours, do you have a post link where people share their timeline for the PGP 2024?

I have attached the link below. I am not the only one, there are many having the same processing time as mine, some are even shorter.

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Thread 'Parents & Grandparents Program(PGP) 2024'

May 16, 2024

Starting this thread to discuss 2024 PGP application

Canadavisa.com
https://www.canadavisa.com › Sponsor


The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) exists to reunite families in Canada. The 2024 PGP round of invitations will begin on May 21st.

Good luck to all of who eagerly waiting reunion with their parents in Canada.
Good luck to all of who eagerly waiting reunion with their parents in Canada.

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[Ponga]

Hello everyone,

First of all, congrats to those who got their invitation this week from the 2020 pool, as I did.

The E-mail I received this morning mentions that I need to apply for my family sponsorship application with a deadline October 9th, 2025.

I live in Quebec, and as I was filling the application for my parents, I noticed the following paragraph:

I went on the website and also saw


Does it mean that I cannot submit the application to my family?

I live in Quebec but hired in Ontario and I work remotely from Quebec and pay my taxes in Quebec. Would moving to Ontario solve the issue if it's a blocker?

Thanks. I think you mean that I should move to Ontario and get this shit done instead of waiting for Quebec, right?

What is your status in Canada (PR or citizen)?

If you are a PR...under which program did you apply for and obtain your PR? If is was through PNP, you may have issues leaving Quebec.

 

[Keyjoe23]

What is your status in Canada (PR or citizen)?

If you are a PR...under which program did you apply for and obtain your PR? If is was through PNP, you may have issues leaving Quebec.

I'm a Canadian Citizen.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks. I think you mean that I should move to Ontario and get this shit done instead of waiting for Quebec, right?

Yes but you would also need to break all your ties with Quebec and relatively soon which is not always that easy. Don’t believe there is the ability to apply while still living in Quebec with the intent to move like there is with CEC. This was a predictable problem that should have been addressed before the draw.

 

[canuck78]

I have not seen anyone who had a fast timeline like yours, do you have a post link where people share their timeline for the PGP 2024?

You should plan on up to 3 years although some are being processed faster.

 

[Keyjoe23]

Yes but you would also need to break all your ties with Quebec and relatively soon which is not always that easy. Don’t believe there is the ability to apply while still living in Quebec with the intent to move like there is with CEC. This was a predictable problem that should have been addressed before the draw.

It can be easy on my end, I just need to rent and do some paper work such as driving license shifting from Qc to On. But getting a physical address (lease) + utility bill should be enough proof that I reside in Ontario now and the driving license/Health card should follow.

Which means I can apply only after being fully settled with robust documents. It doesn't matter where you lived before you apply, it matter where you live the moment/day you apply.