Add a dependant – Quebec PSR application

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This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

To add a dependant to a permanent residence application, the process varies, depending on the type of dependant the principal applicant is requesting to add.

In the case of Quebec resettlement processing, whenever a dependant is added to a permanent residence application overseas, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) must reassess the validity of the sponsorship application. If a de facto dependant is added to the application, a new sponsorship application is required from MIDI (not the sponsor). As a new application is required, delays may occur in processing this application at the MIDI.

Sponsor advises MIDI

  1. The MIDI assesses the sponsorship application, renders a decision and sends it to ROC-O by email.
  2. If the sponsorship application is approved by the MIDI, the
    • IRCC office abroad requests new IMM 6000 forms, identity documents and other documents, as required, and assess the bona fides of the relationship
  3. If the sponsorship application is refused by MIDI, the
    • ROC-O refuses the permanent residence application overseas

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2019-01-18