CSIS stands for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, which is the national intelligence agency responsible for counterintelligence and security matters in Canada. It is Canada’s primary anti-spy agency.
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CSQ
Certificat de sélection du Québec (Quebec Selection Certificate): A document issued by the government of Quebec to immigrants who have been selected to settle in the province of Quebec.
CST
CST stands for Central Standard Time, which is a time zone used in regions such as Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Regina, among others. This time zone is typically 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). However, it’s important to note that some areas may observe daylight saving time (DST), shifting to Central Daylight Time (CDT) during the summer months, which is UTC-5.
DCO
DCO stands for Designated Country of Origin, which was a practice wherein Canadian authorities could refuse to hold a refugee hearing for an individual based on their country of origin. However, this practice was discontinued in 2019 following a Federal Court ruling that found it to be unconstitutional in the case of Y.Z. v. Canada.
Dependent child
A dependent child is a child who fulfills these conditions in connection to an immigration applicant:
- They are the biological or adopted child of the applicant.
- They are below 22 years old.
- They are not married or in a common-law relationship.
In certain cases, if the child is 22 years or older but relies on the applicant for financial support due to physical or mental health reasons, they may also be considered dependent children.
Dependent children
Dependent children are individuals who meet these criteria in connection to an immigration applicant:
1. They are the biological or adopted child of the applicant.
2. They are below 22 years old.
3. They are not married or in a common-law relationship.
In certain circumstances, if the child is 22 years or older but relies on the applicant for financial support due to physical or mental health reasons, they may still be considered dependent children.
Designated Country of Origin (DCO)
Designated Country of Origin (DCO) was a practice where authorities could decline to hold a refugee hearing for an individual based on their country of origin. However, this practice was discontinued in 2019 following a Federal Court ruling that deemed it unconstitutional in the case of Y.Z. v. Canada.
Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is an educational institution that has received approval from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada). You can apply for a study permit to study in Canada only if you have an admission offer from a DLI.
Designated Representative (DR)
DR stands for Designated Representative, which is a person authorized to represent a minor or an individual with mental challenges during an immigration hearing or proceeding.
DMP
Designated Medical Practitioner