Michael Stephen Linn

Michael Stephen Linn

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 9 years

Immigration Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration

755 West Big Beaver Road, Ste. 1100, Troy, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 9 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2016

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Ellis Porter, PLC

755 West Big Beaver Road, Ste. 1100, Troy, MI, 48084

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Michael Stephen Linn's Reviews

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403 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 61 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Skilled and caring

I hired him for my immigration petition. He was so helpful in the whole process. He is highly skilled and empatheric to client's cause. He knows he is great in what he does. I would recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Support and Successful NIW Approval

I had an excellent experience working with Michael and his team on my NIW case. They were professional, knowledgeable, and always responsive to my questions throughout the process. Their guidance made a complex procedure much easier to understand, and they kept me informed at every step. Thanks to th...eir expertise, my case was approved without any issues. I truly appreciate their support and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and experienced immigration attorneys.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW

I had the pleasure of working with Michael for my petition, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. Throughout the entire process, He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and deep expertise. What truly stood out to me was his ability to provide clear, precise, and thorough responses... in a very timely manner. Even when I asked just one question, he would offer a comprehensive and well-structured answer that often addressed concerns I hadn't even thought of yet. The quality of his writing and attention to detail played a crucial role in strengthening my case. He guided me through every step with clarity and confidence, which made a complex process feel much more manageable. I am truly grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone considering an immigration petition, especially for NIW cases.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I140

I had an excellent experience working with Michael and the Ellis Porter team on my I-140 case. From start to finish, they provided professional, knowledgeable, and responsive guidance, ensuring a smooth and successful approval process. Michael's expertise and dedication were evident throughout, and I... truly appreciate his clear communication and strategic approach.

Posted by N | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW-EB2- I-140 filing

I am incredibly satisfied with the support and help I received from Michael and Laura as their prompt communication and clear advice reassured me every step of the way, ultimately leading to successful outcome. As both of us were fast in preparing documents from our own ends, the whole procedure fro...m the beginning to filing took less than 40 days. I highly recommend Michael to anyone in need of assistance for their green card case and the last thing I want to mention is just TRUST them, they know what they're doing.

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Michael Stephen Linn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Stork

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Michael Linn is an accomplished and expert attorney with experience in multiple fields of immigration law. He is tenacious, hardworking, quick to assist and answer questions, and has a handle on the most complex immigration issues."

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David Allen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael's dedication to clients and his ability to think outside of the box when presenting immigration cases makes him a valuable asset to the legal community. He takes the extra time to ensure clients understand their options and the reasoning behind his suggestions and I give him my highest recommendation."

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Fanvin Shen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is an excellent attorney. I would recommend him to anyone seeking business immigration services."

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Alexis Barbacci

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an exceedingly talented attorney. He has extensive experience in a broad array of complex immigration issues. He is dedicated to his clients and in finding innovative ways to approach each individual case. I strongly endorse him."

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Andrew Ingebritson

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a talented, knowledgeable, and thoughtful attorney who is particularly skilled at clearly communicating the complicated immigration process to his clients. I give him a strong endorsement."

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Jillian Marchi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael has extensive experience with high-skilled immigration matters and has deep insight into the intricacies of immigration law. I highly endorse him for his immigration services."

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Jonathan Goslow

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Linn is a fantastic immigration attorney. The combination of his work ethic and knowledge of immigration law is unparalleled. His clients are well served."

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Fanvin Shen

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Andrew Ingebritson

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Jillian Marchi

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Jonathan Goslow

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Ellis Porter, PLC

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

2016

Indiana University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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