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As an attorney on Ellis Porter’s High-Skilled Immigration Services team, Michael helps clients seeking green cards and nonimmigrant visas in the EB-1A, EB-1B, NIW, and O-1 categories. Michael has experience working both with clients seeking self-petitioned green cards, as well as employers in employer-sponsored immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. He focuses on close communication in order to prepare the strongest case for each client’s unique achievements and credentials.
Before joining Ellis Porter, Michael worked as an attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the high-skilled immigration field with Ellis Porter attorneys David Allen, John Goslow, Andy Ingebritson, and Allyn Sinicropi, helping to manage the legal strategies for EB-1A, EB-1B, NIW, and O-1 cases.
In addition to his current work, Michael has experience with a number of other employment-based immigration categories, including H-1B Specialty Occupation, L-1 Intracompany Transfer, TN NAFTA Professional, and EB-2 PERM-based green card petitions.
Outside of the office, Michael enjoys cooking, board games, and watching sports, as well as spending time at the gym. Additionally, Michael loves live music and traveling, both in the US and abroad.
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755 West Big Beaver Road, Ste. 1100, Troy, MI, 48084
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Posted by Sylvia | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Support and Professionalism for My NIW Case
Michael was the attorney who handled my NIW petition, which was ultimately approved by USCIS. Throughout the process, I was thoroughly impressed by his team's responsiveness, transparency, and professionalism. Responsiveness: Michael and his team, including Jake, were always easy to reach and qui...
Posted by Johnny | May 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Service
I highly recommend Michael for immigration matters. He handled my NIW case with exceptional professionalism. From the start, communication was clear and consistent, he kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks to his expertise, my NIW was approved without any RFEs or issues.
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...
Posted by Raymond | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended and Exceeded My Expectations. Thank You, Michael and Team.
I was referred to Michael and his team by a friend who had a great experience with them, and I am so glad I took their advice. From the beginning, they handled my NIW (EB2) case with exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Michael took time to thoroughly understand my background and ...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Got my EB-2 NIW I-140 Approved without RFE (I couldn’t have asked for better immigration lawyer)
I hired Michael through Ellis Porter to assist with preparing and filing my EB-2 NIW I-140 petition, and I am extremely pleased with the outcome--my petition was approved without an RFE. Despite my profile not being the strongest (as I am still a PhD student in my mid-20s with a relatively low number...
"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."
"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."
"Michael is an excellent attorney. I would recommend him to anyone seeking business immigration services."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2018 - Present
Attorney, Ellis Porter, PLC
2017 - 2018
Associate Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
English