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Derek Shank
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Derek is Senior Manager, Content & Product at CIC News and CanadaVisa.

From his early childhood, Derek had his head buried in books, excited to explore new worlds. This curiosity led him to a PhD in English Literature, where he studied the aesthetics of Romantic Hellenism.

Derek took his love of sharing knowledge to the private sector. From financial planning, to IT research, to immigration, Derek has built his career around his passion for uncovering and communicating insights that have a positive impact on people’s lives.

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Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student
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Two ways to get dual citizenship with Canada
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Young professionals from these countries have easier access to Canadian work permits
Early-career workers from countries across South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania can work in Canada by obtaining special work permits that can be issued for up to two years.
IRCC extends policy allowing International Experience Canada participants to get subsequent permits from within Canada
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Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student
a group of students at their work place.
Two ways to get dual citizenship with Canada
A hand holds a Canadian passport to the camera, as other passports make up the background.
Young professionals from these countries have easier access to Canadian work permits
Early-career workers from countries across South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania can work in Canada by obtaining special work permits that can be issued for up to two years.
IRCC extends policy allowing International Experience Canada participants to get subsequent permits from within Canada
A group of workers in an office in Canada.
With North American trade agreement under review, report calls for expanding list of professionals eligible for special work permits
A group of business people at work.
Six high-paying jobs outside healthcare that can fast-track your permanent residence journey
Six non-healthcare occupations offer prospects of high pay in addition to being prioritized for permanent residence.
New rules for processing of study permit applications
The Canadian immigration department has released updated rules for the processing of study permit applications with respect to provincial and territorial attestation letters (PALs/TALs).
Six healthcare jobs being prioritized for permanent residence, requiring two years of college or less
There are six healthcare jobs being prioritized for permanent residence requiring two years of college or less.
Coming to Canada on a study permit? Your spouse may be eligible for PR before you are
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Newcomers can receive hundreds of dollars from Canadian government this year under revamped benefit
A woman counts here available expenses as she reviews her grocery purchase.
Changes are coming to LMIA-exempt work permits this year – here’s what to expect
Several changes are on the docket for LMIA-exempt work permits in 2026, including an increased admissions target as well as a suite of additional planned, expected, and potential measures.
New law grants thousands Canadian citizenship: Can you apply in 2026?
People born outside Canada with a Canadian grandparent may be able to apply for citizenship under the new law.
Arrivals under Temporary Foreign Worker Program drop to lowest level in two years
Monthly new arrivals on work permits issued through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have sunk to their lowest level in nearly two years.
Travelling to Canada in 2026? Plan ahead to avoid being denied entry for a criminal record
Suitcase with Canadian flag design travel America concept.
Federal government launches temporary measure for Ukrainians to maintain legal status in Canada
Ukraine and Canada, two flags waving against blue sky.
Canada restructures delegation of authority to immigration officers
IRCC has broadened the authority granted to different roles
In landmark ruling, court upholds ability to challenge return of immigration applications for incompleteness
Federal court has upheld the ability to challenge the return of an immigration application for incompleteness.
Some foreign workers can apply for a TFWP work permit without an LMIA
In some cases, a foreign worker can apply for a TFWP work permit without their employer having an LMIA.
New Canadian citizenship law now in force: here’s a tool to check your eligibility
New web tool assess eligibility for Canadian citizenship under new legislation.
For some, a Canadian master’s degree could be a ticket to permanent residence
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