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

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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 Rashed | March 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Knowledgeable, Effective, and Strategic EB2 NIW Attorney

Michael Linn is a very good attorney, and I had a great experience working with him and his team. For my NIW I-140 petition, I received an RFE covering all three prongs, so the situation was quite challenging. Michael came up with a solid strategy to address each concern in a clear and convincing way.... His paralegal, Jake Hofer, was a rockstar. He drafted the recommendation letters that was very focused, strategic, and detailed. Honestly, I felt it was the best possible way to present that part of the case. Another thing I really appreciated was that they listened carefully to my thoughts and suggestions during the RFE process. They did not just include everything blindly, but instead selected and used the points that were truly necessary. I found that very professional and effective. I also think that if someone can provide them with a plan or useful case materials, they are very capable of turning that into a strong petition. They know how to use information properly and present it in the best possible way. I would highly recommend Michael Linn and Jake Hofer.

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend

Michael was professional, preparing my I-140 documents quickly and suggesting key improvements to strengthen my case. Michael and his colleague, Delany Cardenas, were always very responsive to my concerns and replied to my messages promptly. He made the entire process clear, organized, and easy to fo...llow. My I-140 is now approved, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Andrew | November 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful for Michael’s Expertise and Support in My NIW case!

I recently worked with Michael and his team on my NIW (National Interest Waiver) case. From start to finish, Michael demonstrated deep expertise and professionalism in this field. He was always responsive, answered all my questions clearly and promptly, and provided detailed guidance on how to prepar...e strong supporting materials. Throughout the process, I felt that Michael took the time to understand my background and goals, and helped me to keep up with the timelines. His insights and experience made the entire application much smoother and less stressful. I highly recommend Michael and his team to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, supportive, and results-driven immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expert EB2-NIW Attorney with Outstanding Professionalism and Communication

Michael Linn is an outstanding immigration attorney. He handled my EB2-NIW petition, which was recently approved even after receiving RFEs. Both his initial petition and his RFE response were concise, persuasive, and effectively highlighted the strengths of my case. Throughout the process, Michael an...d his team were highly responsive, communicated clearly, and took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation for an EB2-NIW petition.

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

Outstanding Experience

I worked with Michael Linn and the Ellis Porter team for my NIW I-140 petition. Michael provided clear guidance on each step, from completing the visa and status questionnaire to submitting the career summary and supporting documents. He reviewed all my uploads promptly, gave constructive feedback on... my personal statement, and clearly explained the nuances of the forms. When a Request for Evidence came in, Michael explained what was needed and prepared a response that was filed efficiently. Throughout the process, Michael communicated proactively, answered my questions promptly, and ensured all forms and signature pages were correctly completed. My petition was ultimately approved via premium processing. Michael’s attention to detail, responsiveness, and clear explanations made a complex process straightforward. I highly recommend him and the Ellis Porter team.

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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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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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