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Sponsoring refugees as a group: the commitment behind it

A group can sponsor a refugee abroad without being wealthy, but it must fund a support plan for a fixed period, work through a recognised organisation, and prove the plan.

⚠ Immigration thresholds and programs change fast — check the date

This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.

Check before acting

A group can sponsor a refugee abroad without being wealthy, but it must fund a support plan for a fixed period, work through a recognised organisation, and prove the plan.

It is a costed commitment

The group covers the sponsored person's essential needs for the sponsorship period: housing, food, clothing, transport, uncovered care. The plan is assessed before the file is accepted.

Official sources

Sources: IRCC — refugee sponsorship (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/sponsor-refugee.html); Quebec — immigration (https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration). Checked September 20, 2026 — amounts, deadlines and fees are not reproduced here: confirm with the official source.

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