Ronalee Carey Law – Trusted Immigration Advice

Ronalee Carey

I’ve been practicing law in Ontario since 1998 and started focusing exclusively on immigration law in 2008. Immigration law has become my passion. I truly enjoy my work because I get to help people land a dream job in Canada, reunite with family members, or even escape a potentially dangerous situation back home. It’s important work, and I take pride in doing it well.

I’m an active volunteer in my community and have taken on a variety of leadership roles for non-profit organizations.

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Ronalee Carey is a member of the following professional organizations:

Ronalee is regularly interviewed in the media about current immigration issues and asked to speak to about immigration law and policy.

Ronalee in the Media and Speaking Engagements

Barbara Ann Doucet-Kehoe – Paralegal

I joined the Ronalee Carey Law team at the end of 2021. I am a Paralegal Diploma graduate from Herzing College. I perform administrative and billing tasks and assist Ronalee by organizing documents and populating forms.

Pre-pandemic, I have worked in the child-care and foodservice industries, giving me over a decade of customer service experience. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from around the world and hear of various diverse experiences. Outside of work, I have previously enjoyed fundraising for various local LGBTQ+ organizations and baking for animal rescue bake sales.

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Barbara Ann is a Paralegal registered with the Law Society of Ontario:

Member | Law Society of Ontario (lso.ca)

Leo Bennie

I am a graduate of the Law Clerk program at Algonquin College and Canterbury High School’s specialty arts program, where I was enrolled in the Music – Winds Program.

I started the position of Immigration Case Manager in November 2025. Since joining the team, I have taken on the tasks of populating application forms, compiling documents to be submitted in support of immigration applications, sending clients routine correspondence, and performing other administrative tasks essential to the running of the firm.

Before working for Ronalee Carey Law, I worked in customer service and sales positions at various retailers, which helped me develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Outside of work, I volunteer with Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue by providing a home for cats while they receive medical care. I work on socializing them and ensuring they are ready for adoption. I was also in Girl Guides for 9 years, during which I received the Lady Baden-Powell Award and the Canada Cord.

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Songyun Lu – Articling Student

I recently graduated from the University of Ottawa's English Common Law program. I have been part of the Ronalee Carey Law team since late 2024, at the start of my 2L year, where I have gained valuable experience and insight into the legal and practical processes of immigration and refugee law.

Coming from an immigrant background, I have always been particularly interested in the history of Canadian immigration, the pathways to immigrate, and the stories behind every migration. As a member of the queer community, I am passionate about assisting queer individuals to navigate the immigration and refugee determination system with empathy and compassion.

I completed my Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Classical Civilizations at the University of Toronto. I am fluent in Mandarin. My academic training, combined with my personal experience, provides me with a unique and empathetic understanding of intersectional experiences.

I am a student member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association - National Immigration Law Section, the Ontario Bar Association - Citizenship and Immigration Law Section, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, the Refugee Lawyers' Association of Ontario, and the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.

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Immigration Legal Services for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community

Everyone at Ronalee Carey Law has their own lived experience as members of the Queer community. You can be assured that your family will be treated with kindness and respect, beyond your pronouns and preferred names. Family estrangement, name changes, gender markers, and other issues specific to the Queer community impact immigration applications. We understand and have the experience needed to present your situation successfully to IRCC.

Milo – Office Dog

I have been the Office Dog since May 2020. I am a rescue from the Ottawa Humane Society. As the senior office dog, I provide a mentorship role to the junior office dog.

Indy - Assistant Office Dog

I am a rescue from Home Again Bancroft; I was found wandering the streets of a small community and given refuge. I have hearing, vision, and mobility issues, so I play a supporting role to the Office Dog. I remind the humans at the firm the importance of patience, compassion and resiliance.

The Cats of Ronalee Carey Law

Ronalee Carey Law is a fully remote law firm. We have office privileges at TCC Canada, where we meet with clients in person as needed. The remainder of the time, we work from our home offices, where our office cats regularly photobomb our Teams meetings.