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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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Documents to have ready for the new TR to PR pathway
A view of Vancouver from the top of a hill.
Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada
Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada.
Millions of Americans can get Canadian passports under new law
A person holds both a Canadian and American passport.
A quiet change has reshaped Express Entry’s skilled trades category
A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade category.
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Documents to have ready for the new TR to PR pathway
A view of Vancouver from the top of a hill.
BREAKING: Canada’s new TR to PR pathway has launched
View of parliament hill in Ottawa at sunset.
Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada
Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada.
Millions of Americans can get Canadian passports under new law
A person holds both a Canadian and American passport.
A quiet change has reshaped Express Entry’s skilled trades category
A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade category.
Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits
A temporary public policy has expired, which had allowed Iranians in Canada to obtain special work permits.
Canada tightens rules for work permits issued under “significant benefit” LMIA exemption
There are now stricter rules for "significant benefit to Canada" LMIA-exempt work permits.
Major immigration bill reported with no amendments
Major immigration bill C-12 has been reports with no amendments.
Why was Charley Crockett denied entry to Canada?
American country music star Charley Crockett was denied entry to Canada on grounds of serious criminality.
IRCC clarifies work permit rules for RCIP and FCIP applicants
Canada’s immigration department has clarified the rules around the issuance of LMIA-exempt work permits to permanent residence applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).
Canada’s immigration department has published its first-ever AI strategy
The flag of Canada made up in binary code
IRCC updates rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under reciprocal employment
A young man looks at his IEC work permit online.
International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules
Happy female student with a backpack over one shoulder laughing with her friends.
Canada will prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry
A view of the Toronto skyline on a morning.
Invitations to apply outpace growth in top-scoring Express Entry profiles, latest data shows
A group of people at a busy intersection in Canada.
Holding dual citizenship with Canada – what you need to know
A picture of a Canadian passport in the pocket of a pair of jeans.
How does IRCC determine cut-off scores for Express Entry draws?
A woman sits at her laptop checking the next CRS score.
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.
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