Can anyone explain further what is the meaning of designated countries. Thanks!
Designated Countries of Origin include
countries that do not normally produce refugees and respect human rights and offer state protection. The
Designated Countries of Origin policy is meant to deter abuse of the refugee system by people who come from
countries generally considered safe. They are:
New list of Designated Countries of Origins includes:
- Australia,
- Iceland,
- Israel,
- Japan,
- Mexico,
- New Zealand,
- Norway,
- Switzerland.
Countries from the previous list include:
- Austria,
- Belgium,
- Croatia,
- Cyprus,
- Czech Republic,
- Denmark,
- Estonia,
- Finland,
- France,
- Germany,
- Greece,
- Hungary,
- Ireland,
- Italy,
- Latvia,
- Lithuania,
- Luxembourg,
- Malta,
- The Netherlands,
- Poland,
- Portugal,
- Slovak Republic,
- Slovenia,
- Spain,
- Sweden,
- The United Kingdom, and
- The United States of America.