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.
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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.