From Practicing Law in Colombia to Becoming an Immigration Attorney in the US with Milenia Portillo

Welcome to episode 112 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!

Milena Portillo shares her journey from Colombia to the United States, where she has built a career as an immigration attorney dedicated to helping others navigate the system she once had to adapt to herself.

In this episode, Milena reflects on her family background in Colombia, her early experiences with cultural adaptation, and the challenges she faced adjusting to a new language, community, and legal system. She opens up about the struggles of reestablishing her law career in the U.S., the hurdles of law school and the bar exam, and how those pivotal moments shaped her resilience and determination.

Milena takes us through her journey from practicing law in Colombia to working as a paralegal, then becoming a licensed immigration attorney in the U.S. She shares how she built her boutique law firm in Orlando and Plant City, Florida, the types of cases she specializes in, and why integrity and community connection are at the heart of her work.

With Love, Heidy

Connect with Milena Portillo:
Website: https://portilloimmigrationlaw.com/
Instagram:   / abogadadeinmigracion1  




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