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 anonymous | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful Acknowledgment for Exceptional Legal Support from Michael

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my attorney, Michael Linn, and his colleague, Rebecca Noeske, at Ellis Porter. They guided me through every step of my EB2-NIW petition with exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and strategic insight. Michael and Rebecca were always resp...onsive to my questions, clear in their explanations, and thorough in reviewing my documents and credentials. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, my EB2-NIW petition was approved, and I am truly grateful for their outstanding support. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking knowledgeable and reliable immigration counsel.

Posted by Neda Rafiee | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend Michael Linn

Michael Linn is an exceptionally knowledgeable and professional attorney for the NIW process. I first met him during a free consultation, and after that conversation I immediately felt confident working with him on my I140. He made the entire process clear, organized, and surprisingly easy to follow.... He is very approachable and always patient. I had many questions and a lot of stress throughout the process, and whenever I reached out, he responded quickly and explained everything in a way that made me feel supported. I truly appreciate his expertise and the time he devoted to my case from the beginning until my approval.I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced NIW attorney.

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 | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Recommended (NIW I-140, Original & RFE)

Michael helped throughout the entire timeline of my NIW I-140 application including the RFE (>12 months). He and Laura (both from the Ellis Porter team) responded to each one of my queries in a timely fashion. The RFE process was stressful for me. Michael was very strategic when it came to responding... to the RFE. The team was very concise and comprehensive, and provided reliable sources for every item mentioned in the evidence package. I recommend Micheal to anyone seeking NIW I-140 services.

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...ck to respond. Most of my questions and requests were addressed on the same day or the following day, which gave me a strong sense of reliability and support. Transparency: Whenever I had questions or new ideas regarding my case, Michael provided clear and honest guidance. His transparency helped me understand the legal strategy and feel more confident throughout the process. Professionalism: Michael delivered the full NIW petition package within the expected timeline. The petition letter was well-written, thorough, and included strong supporting references that effectively strengthened my case. Overall, working with Michael was a smooth and reassuring experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone pursuing an NIW or similar immigration case.

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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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