Joshua is a Vancouver-based immigration lawyer who provides immigration services to individual and corporate clients world-wide.
Joshua regularly assists clients with Canadian admissibility issues, procedural fairness matters and refusals. He frequently appears at provincial and federal tribunals and levels of Court, and is well-known for his work in accompanying clients to ports-of-entry across Canada to resolve admissibility issues and facilitate the processing of complex work permit applications. Joshua also works with individuals and families, with an emphasis on employment, investment, citizenship, humanitarian / compassionate and family sponsorship-based applications.
Joshua has a diverse background in immigration law, which has included litigating complex immigration matters, and the processing of various temporary residence, permanent residence and citizenship applications to Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and international Canadian visa offices. Prior to joining Larlee Rosenberg, Joshua practiced immigration law with other leading immigration firms in Canada. He was first called to the Bar in 2009 and has previously worked in Toronto, Winnipeg and Fargo, North Dakota.
Joshua is committed to helping clients turn visions into working realities through creative and innovative immigration strategies and a client-focused approach. Joshua has been blogging for The Huffington Post since 2012. He regularly lectures on immigration matters and has appeared on various media outlets.
In addition to Joshua’s Vancouver law practice, he has offices in Surrey, Abbotsford and Prince George, British Columbia.
- Advocates on behalf of clients that have been deemed inadmissible to Canada, and for the release of clients detained by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
- Appeals applications that have been refused by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada (FCC).
- Assists clients under various programs including Skilled Worker Class, Canada Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, Family Class including spousal sponsorship, In-Canada Spousal Class and Humanitarian & Compassionate categories.
- Represents various multinational corporations in the movement of skilled labour and resources.
- Joshua Slayen presented on “misrepresentation” with IMMSeminars on January 21, 2021
- Joshua Slayen presented on “the practice of immigration law during COVID-19” with Torontojobs.ca on December 3, 2020
- Joshua presented on Procedural Fairness Letters at Larlee Rosenberg on July 9, 2020.
- Joshua spoke about the BC-PNP Regional Pilot Program and the BC-PNP Northern Pilot Program at “Practice Makes Perfect” hosted by IMM Seminars on December 3, 2019.
- Guest lectured at Capilano University on “Enforcement and Litigation” in immigration proceedings, November 20, 2019.
- Presented at IMMSeminars: “Ask an Expert – When your case goes off the rails”, August 13 2019.
- Presented at IMMSeminars on “How to avoid a Misrepresentation for a client”, 6 June 2019.
- Presented to IMEDA on “Administrative Tribunals and their Role in Immigration”, 22 May 2019.
- Presented to immigration consultants at IMEDA on steps to take when one’s client is approaching the end of their status, 26 Sept. 2018.
- Presented to the BC Chapter of the Canadian Bar Association on obtaining Permanent Residence through Canada’s Express Entry system, 16 March 2018.
- Presented to IMEDA on the various work permit options that may be available to a client, 7 Feb. 2018.
- Author, “Immigration Law is the New Personal Injury Law.” (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/joshua-slayen/immigration-law-is-the-new-personal-injury-law_a_23259477/) The Huffington Post, 31 Oct. 2017.
- Author, “The Relationship Between Immigration Law and Social Media.” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/relationship-between-immigration-law-social-media-joshua-slayen/) LinkedIn Pulse, 27 Oct. 2017.
- Author, “Immigrant Fighting to Stay in Canada? These Should be your First Steps.” (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/joshua-slayen/immigrant-fighting-to-stay-in-canada-these-should-be-your-1st-steps_a_23243546/) The Huffington Post, 10 Oct 2017.
- Author, “Canada Welcomes Foreign Tech Talent with Global Skills Strategy.” (https://hired.com/blog/employers/author/joshuaslayen/) HIRED.com, 21 Sep. 2017.
- Speaker, “The Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions.” Lecture, Rees & Dyck Criminal Defence, Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 2016.
- Author, “A Year-End Reflection on the Practice of Law.” The Huffington Post, 12 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Canada Welcomes International Students.” LinkedIn Pulse, 12 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Express Entry Rules Have Changed for Foreign Workers in Canada.” The Huffington Post, 7 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Canada Has a New Entry Requirement (And Fee) for Foreign Flyers.” The Huffington Post, 25 Nov. 2016.
- Co-author, “Manitoba Welcomes Farmers.” The Huffington Post, 18 Nov. 2016.
- Co-author, “9 Ways You Can Move to Canada, According to an Immigration Lawyer.” The Huffington Post, 14 Nov. 2016.
- Speaker, “Study Permit Refusals: The Basics, Regulatory Changes, Refusals and Judicial Review.” Presentation and Webinar, Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 2016.
- Speaker, “Transferring Foreign Legal Credentials to Canada.” Lecture, University of North Dakota School of Law (satellite), Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 2015 and 2016.
- Speaker, “The Transition from Law School to Lawyering.” Lecture, University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, April 2015 and 2016.
- Author, “How to Have a Good Relationship with Your Lawyer.” The Huffington Post, 16 Mar. 2016.
- Quoted, “Winnipeg Man Fights Deportation Order After Sexual Assault Conviction.” CBC News and Yahoo News, 8 Mar. 2016.
- Author, “The Transition from Business to Law.” The Law Insider, 2 Nov. 2013.
- Frequently lectures immigration lawyers, consultants and law students on various areas of immigration.
- Regularly assists prospective law students and young lawyers with law school and law firm applications.
- Provides pro-bono legal services to non-profit organizations.
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Summary
Joshua is a Vancouver-based immigration lawyer who provides immigration services to individual and corporate clients world-wide.
Joshua regularly assists clients with Canadian admissibility issues, procedural fairness matters and refusals. He frequently appears at provincial and federal tribunals and levels of Court, and is well-known for his work in accompanying clients to ports-of-entry across Canada to resolve admissibility issues and facilitate the processing of complex work permit applications. Joshua also works with individuals and families, with an emphasis on employment, investment, citizenship, humanitarian / compassionate and family sponsorship-based applications.
Joshua has a diverse background in immigration law, which has included litigating complex immigration matters, and the processing of various temporary residence, permanent residence and citizenship applications to Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and international Canadian visa offices. Prior to joining Larlee Rosenberg, Joshua practiced immigration law with other leading immigration firms in Canada. He was first called to the Bar in 2009 and has previously worked in Toronto, Winnipeg and Fargo, North Dakota.
Joshua is committed to helping clients turn visions into working realities through creative and innovative immigration strategies and a client-focused approach. Joshua has been blogging for The Huffington Post since 2012. He regularly lectures on immigration matters and has appeared on various media outlets.
In addition to Joshua’s Vancouver law practice, he has offices in Surrey, Abbotsford and Prince George, British Columbia.
EDUCATION / BAR ADMISSIONS
- Bar Admission, British Columbia, 2017
- Bar Admission, North Dakota, 2009 (Inactive)
- Bar Admission, Manitoba, 2009 (Inactive)
- Bar Admission, Ontario, 2009 (Inactive)
- Juris Doctor (with Distinction), 2009
- B.A. (Humanities), University of Winnipeg, 2005
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Community Involvement
- Frequently lectures immigration lawyers, consultants and law students on various areas of immigration.
- Regularly assists prospective law students and young lawyers with law school and law firm applications.
- Provides pro-bono legal services to non-profit organizations.
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Representative Work
- Advocates on behalf of clients that have been deemed inadmissible to Canada, and for the release of clients detained by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
- Appeals applications that have been refused by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada (FCC).
- Assists clients under various programs including Skilled Worker Class, Canada Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, Family Class including spousal sponsorship, In-Canada Spousal Class and Humanitarian & Compassionate categories.
- Represents various multinational corporations in the movement of skilled labour and resources.
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Publications/Presentations
- Joshua Slayen presented on “misrepresentation” with IMMSeminars on January 21, 2021
- Joshua Slayen presented on “the practice of immigration law during COVID-19” with Torontojobs.ca on December 3, 2020
- Joshua presented on Procedural Fairness Letters at Larlee Rosenberg on July 9, 2020.
- Joshua spoke about the BC-PNP Regional Pilot Program and the BC-PNP Northern Pilot Program at “Practice Makes Perfect” hosted by IMM Seminars on December 3, 2019.
- Guest lectured at Capilano University on “Enforcement and Litigation” in immigration proceedings, November 20, 2019.
- Presented at IMMSeminars: “Ask an Expert – When your case goes off the rails”, August 13 2019.
- Presented at IMMSeminars on “How to avoid a Misrepresentation for a client”, 6 June 2019.
- Presented to IMEDA on “Administrative Tribunals and their Role in Immigration”, 22 May 2019.
- Presented to immigration consultants at IMEDA on steps to take when one’s client is approaching the end of their status, 26 Sept. 2018.
- Presented to the BC Chapter of the Canadian Bar Association on obtaining Permanent Residence through Canada’s Express Entry system, 16 March 2018.
- Presented to IMEDA on the various work permit options that may be available to a client, 7 Feb. 2018.
- Author, “Immigration Law is the New Personal Injury Law.” (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/joshua-slayen/immigration-law-is-the-new-personal-injury-law_a_23259477/) The Huffington Post, 31 Oct. 2017.
- Author, “The Relationship Between Immigration Law and Social Media.” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/relationship-between-immigration-law-social-media-joshua-slayen/) LinkedIn Pulse, 27 Oct. 2017.
- Author, “Immigrant Fighting to Stay in Canada? These Should be your First Steps.” (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/joshua-slayen/immigrant-fighting-to-stay-in-canada-these-should-be-your-1st-steps_a_23243546/) The Huffington Post, 10 Oct 2017.
- Author, “Canada Welcomes Foreign Tech Talent with Global Skills Strategy.” (https://hired.com/blog/employers/author/joshuaslayen/) HIRED.com, 21 Sep. 2017.
- Speaker, “The Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions.” Lecture, Rees & Dyck Criminal Defence, Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 2016.
- Author, “A Year-End Reflection on the Practice of Law.” The Huffington Post, 12 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Canada Welcomes International Students.” LinkedIn Pulse, 12 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Express Entry Rules Have Changed for Foreign Workers in Canada.” The Huffington Post, 7 Dec. 2016.
- Co-author, “Canada Has a New Entry Requirement (And Fee) for Foreign Flyers.” The Huffington Post, 25 Nov. 2016.
- Co-author, “Manitoba Welcomes Farmers.” The Huffington Post, 18 Nov. 2016.
- Co-author, “9 Ways You Can Move to Canada, According to an Immigration Lawyer.” The Huffington Post, 14 Nov. 2016.
- Speaker, “Study Permit Refusals: The Basics, Regulatory Changes, Refusals and Judicial Review.” Presentation and Webinar, Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 2016.
- Speaker, “Transferring Foreign Legal Credentials to Canada.” Lecture, University of North Dakota School of Law (satellite), Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 2015 and 2016.
- Speaker, “The Transition from Law School to Lawyering.” Lecture, University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, April 2015 and 2016.
- Author, “How to Have a Good Relationship with Your Lawyer.” The Huffington Post, 16 Mar. 2016.
- Quoted, “Winnipeg Man Fights Deportation Order After Sexual Assault Conviction.” CBC News and Yahoo News, 8 Mar. 2016.
- Author, “The Transition from Business to Law.” The Law Insider, 2 Nov. 2013.
