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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Posted by tolga | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Supportive and Stress-Free Journey to Approval

From the very beginning, the team was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and patient. They guided me through each step of the EB1-A process with professionalism and clarity, answering every question I had along the way. What I appreciated most was how approachable and supportive they were, especia...lly during the RFE stage, which they helped me navigate with confidence. Thanks to their expertise and attention to detail, my I-140 petition was approved faster than I expected, and I felt reassured at every stage of the process. I’m very grateful for the seamless experience and would strongly recommend working with them to anyone considering this path.

Posted by Parisa | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW case

I had a really great experience working with Michael Stephen Linn on my NIW green card case. He was super helpful, always quick to respond, and really knew what he was doing. Whenever I had questions (and I had a lot!), he took the time to explain things clearly and made the whole process feel much l...ess overwhelming. What I appreciated most was how approachable and reliable he was. It’s not easy dealing with immigration stuff, but I always felt like I was in good hands. He genuinely cares about his clients and it shows. I’d definitely recommend Michael to anyone looking for help with their immigration case. He made a complicated process feel doable—and that meant a lot to me.

Posted by Md Arshadul | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Michael Linn, My NIW case, RFE and Successful approval

Michael Linn is a talented attorney and very responsive and fast in his work. He took very short time for my NIW-140 case preparation. His RFE strategy and response was awesome and finally my case was approved. Also, Michael Lin listened to my financial condition as I am an International PhD student ...in US and made my installment payment more flexible.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Kudos to Michael!

Mr. Michael Linn is very professional and he always respond me with empathy, transparency, and expertise. He helps me with my NIW and he makes the whole process easy.

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.

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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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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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