Joshua Slayen is a seasoned Canadian immigration lawyer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, serving clients throughout the region and across Canada. Called to the bar in 2009, Joshua brings over 17 years of experience handling a broad spectrum of immigration matters. His practice is deeply rooted in providing thorough, compassionate, and reliable legal support for individuals, families, students, and businesses navigating Canada's immigration system.
Joshua’s scope of work covers everything from permanent and temporary residence, Canadian citizenship applications, express entry, business immigration, and work or study permits, to complex legal challenges such as appeals, detention reviews, refugee claims, inadmissibility issues, misrepresentation cases, mandamus orders to address government delays, and judicial reviews. He also offers specialized assistance with provincial nominee programs and supports clients with related administrative needs, including document requests, health benefit enrolments, and licensing issues.
Clients consistently praise Joshua and his team for their professionalism, clarity, and dedication, helping demystify complex applications and legal processes. The firm is accessible for emergency and urgent immigration issues, providing 24/7 support at critical moments such as port of entry concerns and detention matters. With satellite offices in Surrey, Abbotsford, and Victoria, Joshua makes his services available to a wide geographic area. His approachable manner, combined with a meticulous approach to each case, ensures that clients feel secure and well-guided every step of the way.