Ileana M Rivera

Ileana M Rivera

Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience. Hablo espanol.
  • Immigration Law
  • Puerto Rico
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Biography

Ileana M. Rivera speaks English and Spanish and has 11 years of experience in the immigration field. She takes pride in being one of the fully bilingual and highly experienced attorneys in the Orlando area, offering full-service immigration representation.

Focusing exclusively on immigration law, Attorney Rivera has successfully represented thousands of clients in a wide range of processes, including naturalizations, family petitions, PERMs, EB2 NIWs, I-601 waivers, I-290B motions, removal of conditions with waivers, L1A visas, and E2 visas, among others. Serving the large Hispanic community, many of whom struggle to find competent legal representation, has been both a privilege and a rewarding aspect of her career.

Attorney Rivera graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In 2013, she earned her Juris Doctor from the Interamerican University and subsequently passed the Puerto Rico Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico Bar.

Her legal career began with impactful internships, including roles at the Public Defender’s Office in criminal defense and the Interamerican University Legal Clinic. She also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Brian K. Tester, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. Demonstrating her dedication to public service, Rivera worked Pro Bono with the Puerto Rico Bar Association for one year and spent two years at the Supreme Court, where she developed an educational program to teach thousands of visitors about the judicial system and the historic Supreme Court.

Since 2013, Rivera has owned and managed immigration law firms. She offers CLE courses through AILA and serves as a senior instructor for immigration forms training.

Attorney Rivera’s dedication, expertise, and comprehensive immigration services make her a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex immigration matters.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Credit card and debit cards accepted.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Puerto Rico
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11th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Educator
The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
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Law Clerk
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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Education
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Professional Associations
La Rama Judicial de Puerto Rico  # 19962
Member
Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Florida
- Current
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Federal Bar Association
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Citizenship Application Seminar, Conference, Orlando, Florida
Unidos por Ecuador
Citizenship, Workshop, 5601 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822
Ana G. Mendez University - Metro Orlando Campus
This Citizenship workshop helps green cardholders through the citizenship application process. The applicants received one on one orientation on how to qualify, which documents to submit, and how to fill out the application form.
Know Yor Rights, Conference, Alco - Adult Learning Center
Mi Familia Vota
Close to one hundred adults from different ages and nationalities attended the "Know your Rights" Conference. After the conference, many participants asked questions about asylum, citizenship, and how to apply for a green card. Thanks to the Osceola County community for participating and learning about Immigration law.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Immigration Universe
Blog
Immigration Universe
Legal Answers
29 Questions Answered
Q. Is an EAD included in an i-360 form?
A: Hello, the I-360 provides work authorization when the I-360 is approved. Processing times may be a over a year. If you want work authorization prior to the approval of the I-360 the I-765 can be submitted.
Q. should i seek a new attorney for the adjustment or stay the course.?
A: You may want to interview other attorneys to have a better understanding of your past experience. This may help you decide if you feel comfortable continuing with your current representative or hire a new one. The green card process is stressful and costly enough; and ideally you want to move forward with the second part of the process at ease and comfortable with your legal representative.
Q. Hola,salí con I220A segunda casilla marcada con corte para el 2023,a quien debo pedir residencia a USCIS ò al juez?
A: Estimado(a). Los casos en la corte son muy delicados y es recomendable ver en detalle todosdocumentos de la corte antes de hacer una recomendacion. Si gusta podemos ofrecerle informacion en privado llamando a nuestra oficina. Terra Immigration Partners en Orlando, Florida.
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Contact & Map
Immigration Universe
7901 Kingspointe Pkwy
Suite 208
Orlando, FL 32819
US
Telephone: (407) 818-1244
Cell: (407) 720-8983
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Free Parking in front of the building. Suite 8 - number is located at the top of the entrance door.