LIGHTHOUSE
Immigration Law
Based in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, Lighthouse Immigration Law is a boutique law firm that specializes in advising businesses, foreign nationals and families on the Canadian immigration system. Whether you’re seeking guidance about a visa for work, study, tourism, a visit, or planning to relocate on a temporary or permanent basis, we can assist you every step of the way.
About
Helping Companies, Individuals and Families
We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of immigrating to Canada.
We help companies achieve their potential through the hiring or retention of talented foreign workers. We work as a trusted, strategic partner to make the transition as smooth as possible.
We help individuals and families fulfill their dreams of living in, working in or visiting Canada by advising them on the best immigration pathway and offering them support throughout.
Highly Tailored, Bespoke Service
We provide a professional, bespoke service and will be on hand whenever you need us as you progress through your Canadian immigration journey.
We know that every client’s situation is unique. We will take the time to understand your circumstances and plan a pathway just for you.
We pride ourselves on making your dream of immigrating to Canada a reality.
Highly Tailored,
Bespoke Service
We provide a professional, bespoke service and will be on hand whenever you need us as you progress through your Canadian immigration journey.
We know that every client’s situation is unique. We will take the time to understand your circumstances and plan a pathway just for you.
We pride ourselves on making your dream of immigrating to Canada a reality.
At Lighthouse Immigration Law we:
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Are passionate about Canadian immigration
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Realize that moving to a different country is a major life decision
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Work with you to develop the best strategy for your needs
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Understand that frequent and clear communication is essential
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Provide fixed-cost quotes that we adhere to
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Help you get all the paperwork right the first time, preventing unnecessary and costly delays
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Simplify and guide you through every step of the process
Helping Companies, Individuals and Families
At Lighthouse Immigration Law we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of immigrating to Canada.
We help individuals and families fulfill their dreams to live in, work in or visit Canada by advising them on the best immigration pathway.
We help companies achieve their potential through the hiring or retention of talented foreign workers. We work as a trusted, strategic partner to make their transition as smooth as possible.
Tamara has been recognized by her peers in Best Lawyers™ Canada since 2018.
Her enthusiasm and expertise makes her a popular regular speaker at legal and industry conferences and continuing professional education panels, including:
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Law Society of Ontario’s annual Immigration Summit
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Canadian Bar Association’s annual Immigration Conference
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Annual Ottawa Immigration Law Conference
Tamara also frequently comments on immigration matters in the media. If you would like her to comment on a story, please contact her using the contact form or by email.
Respected Panelist and Commentator
Tamara has exclusively practiced citizenship and immigration law for over 9 years. She has extensive experience offering strategic legal advice and tailored assistance to:
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Large multinationals
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Small businesses
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Individuals
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Families
She has experience working with the following sectors:
Tamara has helped hundreds of clients across a range of sectors obtain work permits in support of short- and long-term employment in Canada, and achieve Canadian permanent residency and citizenship.
She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigration issues, including:
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Individuals seeking temporary resident visas (TRVs), study permits, work permits and permanent residency
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Small businesses and large corporations seeking labour market impact assessments (LMIA) and LMIA-exemptions to hire foreign workers
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Industry associations
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Industrial repairs and maintenance
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Information technology
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Insurance
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Legal
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Management consulting
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Manufacturing
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Medical professionals
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Post-secondary education
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Pharmaceutical
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Religious organizations
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Sciences
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Small business
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Social services
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Software development
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Telecommunications
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Veterinary medicine
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Academic institutions
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Accounting and finance
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Arts and culture
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Athletes and coaches
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Aviation
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Banking and security
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Manufacturing
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Construction and infrastructure
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Consulting
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Engineering
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Entertainment
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Environmental consulting and remediation
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Government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Healthcare and hospitals
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Technology
Specialist in Immigration Law
Tamara is an active volunteer in the immigration legal community. She has served as an Executive Member and held Volunteer Coordinator positions with the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Section since 2016.
Since 2021, Tamara has been the CBA Immigration Section’s inaugural IRCC Portal Coordinator, liaising with IRCC on issues with the various IRCC portals.
Tamara is also a volunteer and subject matter expert to the National Newcomer Navigation Network’s Advisory Committee (N4).
Active Immigration Law Volunteer
Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Tamara is fluent in French. She holds the following qualifications:
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Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University
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Licence en Droit (LL.L) from the University of Ottawa
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Bachelor of Arts from McGill University
Before launching her own firm, Tamara practiced immigration law at Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers.
Qualifications and Achievements
She has a Twitter following of over 30K - follow her at @TTRRMK.
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Tamara Mosher-Kuczer
Lighthouse Immigration Law founder, Tamara Mosher-Kuczer, is a top-ranked lawyer, recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration law.
She is committed to simplifying the process of immigrating to Canada, enabling businesses, individuals and families to spend less time making sense of the system and more time achieving their goals.
Professional Associations
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Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
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Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration Section
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Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Immigration Section
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Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Professional Activities
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Canadian Bar Association Immigration Section Executive
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External Relations Coordinator (2016–2018)
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Volunteer IRCC Portal Coordinator (2021–Present)
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Ontario Bar Association (Immigration Section) Executive
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Member-at-Large (2016–2017)
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National Newcomer Navigation Network’s Advisory Committee
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Volunteer Subject Matter Expert (2022–Present)
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Education
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LL.L., University of Ottawa 2012
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J.D., Dalhousie University 2011
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B.A., McGill University 2005