Preferred Areas of Practice:
Lyon Stern, A Full Service Immigration Firm
Lyon Stern offers a full range of immigration services. With a global network of lawyers, immigration experts, and business consultants, our clients can count on sound advice and creative strategies to achieve their immigration objectives.
Select the tabs below to learn how Lyon Stern can help you.
Preferred Areas of Practice:
Lyon Stern, A Full Service Immigration Firm
Lyon Stern offers a full range of immigration services. With a global network of lawyers, immigration experts, and business consultants, our clients can count on sound advice and creative strategies to achieve their immigration objectives.
Permanent Residence
Individuals seeking permanent residence in Canada face many options and programs as potential pathways for immigrating to Canada.
Our experienced immigration counsel will assess your circumstances, determine the best pathway to achieve permanent residence, and tirelessly pursue a favorable outcome. Lyon Stern can assist with:
Working in Canada
A work permit authorizes foreign nationals to work in Canada. Nearly 500,000 work permits are granted to temporary foreign workers annually, making Canada a top choice for international job seekers. Working in Canada can also serve as a pathway to permanent immigration.
Lyon Stern is experienced in navigating the complexities of obtaining the authorization to work in Canada. Our expert counsel can assist with:
Studying in Canada
Canada is a very popular choice for international students, however, obtaining a study permit is often considerably more difficult than merely meeting eligibility requirements.
Lyon Stern has expertise in the laws relating to study permits, including the permit process, eligibility criteria, potential hurdles, refusals, and supplementary immigration procedures. Our counsel can assist with:
Sponsoring Family Members
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of keeping families together providing numerous sponsorship programs allowing citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members for immigration to Canada.
Lyon Stern’s immigration experts understand the complexities of the family sponsorship process and the avoiding potential pitfalls. We can assist with:
Canada Business Immigration
Canada offers a variety of fast-track business immigration programs for entrepreneurs, business managers, investors, and self-employed persons seeking opportunities in Canada’s diverse, fast-growing economy.
Our corporate client counsel are experienced in working with entrepreneurs, investors, and international businesses in developing strategies to navigate Canada’s complex immigration system. Lyon Stern is experienced in assisting with:
Visitors to Canada
A visitor visa, known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an immigration credential permitting foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. Unless you’re from a visa-exempt country, you’ll require a visitor visa to enter Canada, regardless of your purpose— be it as a student, temporary worker, or for leisure travel.
Our corporate client counsel are experienced in working with entrepreneurs, investors, and international businesses in developing strategies to navigate Canada’s complex immigration system. Lyon Stern is experienced in assisting with:
Becoming a Canadian Citizen
Applying for Canadian citizenship is a significant milestone for individuals who have made Canada their home.
Citizenship grants them the rights and privileges of full membership in Canadian society, including the ability to vote in elections, obtain a Canadian passport, travel freely, pass on citizenship to children, live anywhere, and enjoy the benefits of social programs.
To apply for Canadian citizenship, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:
- Permanent Resident Status: Applicants must have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for a specified period, typically three out of the five years preceding the application.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or French, Canada’s official languages, by providing evidence of language test results.
- Knowledge of Canada: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Canadian history, values, institutions, and symbols by passing the citizenship test.
- Residency Obligations: Applicants must meet residency obligations, including physical presence in Canada for a certain number of days within the qualifying period.
Once eligibility criteria are met, applicants can submit their citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The application process involves completing forms, gathering supporting documents, attending interviews, and taking the citizenship test.
Upon approval of the application, applicants attend a citizenship ceremony where they take the Oath of Citizenship, officially becoming Canadian citizens. Obtaining Canadian citizenship is a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of an individual’s journey to fully embrace and contribute to Canadian society.
Refusals and Appeals
The refusal of immigration applications can occur for many reasons. Depending on the circumstance and the type of application, various approaches may be available to achieve a favorable result.
Our expert team can deal with all immigration refusals, appeals, and judicial reviews. Our experienced attorneys may appear before the Immigration Appeal Division and the Federal Court of Appeal on judicial reviews. Our appeals and refusal group of experts can assist with all immigration services including:
Permanent Residence
Individuals seeking permanent residence in Canada face many options and programs as potential pathways for immigrating to Canada.
Our experienced immigration counsel will assess your circumstances, determine the best pathway to achieve permanent residence, and tirelessly pursue a favorable outcome. Lyon Stern can assist with:
Working in Canada
A work permit authorizes foreign nationals to work in Canada. Nearly 500,000 work permits are granted to temporary foreign workers annually, making Canada a top choice for international job seekers. Working in Canada can also serve as a pathway to permanent immigration.
Lyon Stern is experienced in navigating the complexities of obtaining the authorization to work in Canada. Our expert counsel can assist with:
Studying in Canada
Canada is a very popular choice for international students, however, obtaining a study permit is often considerably more difficult than merely meeting eligibility requirements.
Lyon Stern has expertise in the laws relating to study permits, including the permit process, eligibility criteria, potential hurdles, refusals, and supplementary immigration procedures. Our counsel can assist with:
Sponsoring Family Members
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of keeping families together providing numerous sponsorship programs allowing citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members for immigration to Canada.
Lyon Stern’s immigration experts understand the complexities of the family sponsorship process and the avoiding potential pitfalls. We can assist with:
Canada Business Immigration
Canada offers a variety of fast-track business immigration programs for entrepreneurs, business managers, investors, and self-employed persons seeking opportunities in Canada’s diverse, fast-growing economy.
Our corporate client counsel are experienced in working with entrepreneurs, investors, and international businesses in developing strategies to navigate Canada’s complex immigration system. Lyon Stern is experienced in assisting with:
Visitors to Canada
A visitor visa, known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an immigration credential permitting foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. Unless you’re from a visa-exempt country, you’ll require a visitor visa to enter Canada, regardless of your purpose— be it as a student, temporary worker, or for leisure travel.
Our corporate client counsel are experienced in working with entrepreneurs, investors, and international businesses in developing strategies to navigate Canada’s complex immigration system. Lyon Stern is experienced in assisting with:
Becoming a Canadian Citizen
Applying for Canadian citizenship is a significant milestone for individuals who have made Canada their home.
Citizenship grants them the rights and privileges of full membership in Canadian society, including the ability to vote in elections, obtain a Canadian passport, travel freely, pass on citizenship to children, live anywhere, and enjoy the benefits of social programs.
To apply for Canadian citizenship, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including:
- Permanent Resident Status: Applicants must have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for a specified period, typically three out of the five years preceding the application.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or French, Canada’s official languages, by providing evidence of language test results.
- Knowledge of Canada: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Canadian history, values, institutions, and symbols by passing the citizenship test.
- Residency Obligations: Applicants must meet residency obligations, including physical presence in Canada for a certain number of days within the qualifying period.
Once eligibility criteria are met, applicants can submit their citizenship application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The application process involves completing forms, gathering supporting documents, attending interviews, and taking the citizenship test.
Upon approval of the application, applicants attend a citizenship ceremony where they take the Oath of Citizenship, officially becoming Canadian citizens. Obtaining Canadian citizenship is a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of an individual’s journey to fully embrace and contribute to Canadian society.
Refusals and Appeals
The refusal of immigration applications can occur for many reasons. Depending on the circumstance and the type of application, various approaches may be available to achieve a favorable result.
Our expert team can deal with all immigration refusals, appeals, and judicial reviews. Our experienced attorneys may appear before the Immigration Appeal Division and the Federal Court of Appeal on judicial reviews. Our appeals and refusal group of experts can assist with all immigration services including:
A Full Range of Immigration Services
The benefits of a team approach.
Immigration services often require a broad range of geographic and knowledge-specific expertise. Similarly situated international students will encounter different challenges based on their country of residence. A start-up business or entrepreneur often requires the services of a management consultant and business attorney as well as immigration advice. Lyon Stern offers a single point of contact for all immigration services to ensure efficient case management and strategic synergy to assist our clients in obtaining a successful outcome.
