About Us
Ileana Rivera, Esq.
Ileana Rivera has over ten years of experience.
Specializing exclusively in immigration cases, her philosophy is to provide you with an honest assessment and the best options for your immigration process.
She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico in 1993. After years of working as a manager in both the private and public sectors, and witnessing injustices during those years, she decided to study law with the hope of helping others navigate the judicial system. In 2013, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Interamerican University, passed the bar exam, and became a member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association and the United States District Court.
The attorney’s legal experience is diverse. She has practiced criminal defense at the Puerto Rico Public Defender’s Office, clerked for a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge, interned at the Interamerican University Legal Clinic, and worked pro bono for the Puerto Rico Bar Association. Of note is her two-year tenure at the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, where she created and implemented an educational program to inform visitors about the court system and the history of the Supreme Court.
In 2014, the attorney co-founded a law firm in collaboration with an experienced immigration attorney. Since then, she has led and managed several firms. In 2023, she founded Immigration Universe Attorneys, where she practices U.S. immigration law throughout the United States and its territories. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and teaches continuing legal education (CLE) courses to its members.
The attorney is fluent in English and Spanish. We’d love to meet with you and guide you through resolving your legal issue.
Email her at rivera@immigration-uni.com.
Marifé Nazario-Yordan, Esq.
Marifé Nazario-Yordan, Esq. Immigration and Business Attorney with Over 20 Years of Experience
Ms. Nazario-Yordan is a highly accomplished immigration, corporate, and commercial law attorney with more than two decades of experience advising individuals, investors, and businesses in the United States and internationally. Her practice focuses on U.S. immigration law, with a special emphasis on EB-5 investor visas, regional center representation, and employment-based immigration. She also provides strategic legal counsel in business, corporate, and real estate transactions.
With deep expertise in both private practice and in-house counsel roles, Ms. Nazario has served in senior legal positions with Visa Inc. and as General Counsel of Blankfactor LLC, a global technology services company. She has represented clients across a broad range of industries, providing legal solutions that are effective, ethical, and results-driven.
At the core of her immigration practice, Ms. Nazario supports investors seeking U.S. permanent residence through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including individual investors and regional centers navigating compliance, filings, and strategic planning. She also handles E-2 treaty investor visas, H-1B specialty occupations, L Blanket petitions, O and P visas for individuals with extraordinary ability, and PERM labor certifications. Her clients include both multinational corporations and individuals pursuing family-based immigration, naturalization, waivers of inadmissibility, removal defense and asylum applications.
Marifé Nazario-Yordan is multilingual—fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and proficient in Portuguese and Italian—offering a unique advantage to international clients. Her legal education includes a J.D. from Tulane University Law School, a Certificate in European Legal Studies, and an LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, where she graduated with honors.
Recognized for her excellence, Ms. Nazario has received multiple industry awards, including Immigration Lawyer of the Year by Lawyer Monthly, the Elite Lawyer Award in EB-5 and Immigration Law, and selection in Top 100 Attorneys Magazine. She was also named one of the Top 10 Leading Businesswomen by Exeleon Magazine.
Licensed to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Puerto Rico, she serves clients across the United States and abroad, providing bilingual, high-level legal representation tailored to meet each client’s goals.
If you are looking for trusted legal guidance in investment immigration, corporate structuring, or U.S. immigration compliance, Marifé Nazario-Yordan, Esq. Offers unparalleled experience, insight, and commitment to client success.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you navigate your immigration or business legal matter with confidence. (407) 818-1244 or service@immigration-uni.com
Meet Our Team
Mayra Millán
CASE MANAGER
Diego Mahoudeau
Paralegal
Diego brings a strong legal foundation to our team as a licensed attorney in Honduras and a skilled paralegal in the U.S. With almost two years of experience in immigration law, he offers both insight and empathy to every case he handles. Diego is known for his attentiveness, precision and commitment to helping clients with complex legal processes with confidence and care. As our right hand for online immigration applications, he ensures that every submission is accurate, timely and thoroughly prepared. His professionalism and genuine dedication make him a valued part of our team and a trusted resource for our clients.
Paula Colina
Intake Specialist
Paula Colina is the welcoming voice and heart behind our client experience as our Intake Specialist. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Paula effortlessly connects with individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring every person who contacts our office feels understood, respected, and valued. With exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—Paula is known for her warmth, professionalism, and ability to truly listen. Her calm, compassionate demeanor immediately puts clients at ease, creating a positive and supportive environment from the very first interaction. Paula brings a unique blend of organization, positivity, and proactive energy to our team. She is deeply motivated, quick to adapt, and thrives in high-pressure situations without ever compromising the quality of care she provides. Her talent for inspiring collaboration and her attention to detail make her a cornerstone of our daily operations. At our firm, we believe that every client deserves to be heard and cared for, and Paula embodies that belief in everything she does. Whether someone is calling for the first time or seeking support on their case, they can be confident they are in caring and capable hands.
Delfina Bacalusso
Marketer