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Michael Stephen Linn
About Michael
Biography
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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Licensed in Illinois for 9 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2016
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Ellis Porter, PLC
755 West Big Beaver Road, Ste. 1100, Troy, MI, 48084
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Showing 41 - 45 of 61 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Ahmadreza | March 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney
It was great working with Michael!
Michael was always responsive to my messages usually in less than half day. He was always to the point when I would share my concerns or ask questions. He had a comprehensive vision about the content of the recommendation letters that should have been supporting various aspects of my case.
Posted by Shahriar | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2 NIW approved!
To pursue EB-2 NIW track towards US permanent residence, I contacted a few law firms to receive an evaluation of my academic profile. Based on the responses received, I decided to retain Ellis Porter for preparing and filing my application. I worked with Michael Linn (along with Laura Cramer) to prep...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Understanding, responsive and knowledgable
Michael was a great help with my NIW application (I-140). The result turned out to be a successful one without any RFE. He and the team were responsive to my questions. They always provided solutions with potential benefits and challenges down the line. You can decide based on their suggestions. ...
Posted by Behnam | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and Responsive
I worked with this attorney for my immigration case. He is really knowledgeable and patient. Sometimes the situations were stressful and he was able to manage them perfectly. He knows his job and he is fast and responsive and I enjoyed working with him.
Posted by Atefeh | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2 NIW approved
I would consider Michael Stephen Linn to be one of the best immigration lawyers in terms of his experience, availability, and professionalism. Michael and his team were extremely professional and friendly, and he was always available to answer any questions I had. I had an awesome experience working ...
Michael Stephen Linn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
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