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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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BREAKING: 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).
IRCC updates rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under reciprocal employment
A young man looks at his IEC work permit online.
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BREAKING: 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
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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
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Canada will prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry
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Invitations to apply outpace growth in top-scoring Express Entry profiles, latest data shows
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Holding dual citizenship with Canada – what you need to know
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How does IRCC determine cut-off scores for Express Entry draws?
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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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With North American trade agreement under review, report calls for expanding list of professionals eligible for special work permits
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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
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