Jonathan D. Goslow
also known as Jon Goslow, John Goslow
About Jonathan
Biography
Before joining Ellis Porter, John worked as an Attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the high-skilled immigration field and played a key role in managing the legal strategies for thousands of EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases.
In the course of managing this high volume of applications, John soon realized that personally-customized EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 strategies consistently get better results than using a one-size-fits-all template approach, and this inspired him to co-found Immigration Advocates, PLLC with David Allen and Andy Ingebritson in July 2017. The firm's mission was to enhance each client's experience and improve case outcomes by focusing more on truly understanding their unique professional achievements, and then developing personally-customized case strategies that highlight those achievements in the most compelling way.
Ellis Porter shares this philosophy, so it made perfect sense for John and his attorney colleagues to join forces with Ellis Porter to create our High-Skilled Immigration Services team.
Outside the office, John enjoys spending time with his family, and spending time outdoors biking, running and hiking. He also enjoys sneaking in a good book about history, politics or law whenever possible.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Michigan for 9 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
EllisPorter PLC
2211 Old Earhart Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
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Jonathan D. Goslow's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Reliable I-140 Support
I hired this lawyer for my I-140 petition, and the experience was very positive. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and clear in explaining each step of the process. As a professional with a technical background, I appreciated how clearly he explained the legal strategy. All documentation was handled ...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Got I140 approved
I worked with Jonathan D. Goslow and his team to prepare my I140 documents—a very supportive and responsive team. I recommend the team for preparing immigration documents.
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, helpful and very responsive
Jonathan helped me get my EB2 NIW approved. He and his team (I corresponded mainly with Caitlyn Buchanan) were extremely helpful and clear about what they required from me and answered my questions very rapidly. One thing I wanted to specifically mention was that, as a scientist, I have trouble a...
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Supportive and Professional Team
Working with Jonathan Goslow and his paralegal was such a positive experience. They were always kind, patient, and quick to answer my questions. I felt supported every step of the way, and I’m truly grateful for their help.
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Successful EB2 NIW approval
It was a really big relief for me getting my i140 approved. I really loved the way Jonathan and his team worked on my case and were very responsive whenever I had any questions. Their clear instructions and checklists really helped me gathering all documents, so that they can draft my case strong an...
Jonathan D. Goslow's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with a lot of immigration lawyers around the US and when it comes to High-Skilled Immigration (EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 visas), John and his team at Ellis Porter are among the very best! I have litigated incorrect denials of EB-1, EB2 and O-1 cases and when I get a rare denial of an Ellis Porter case, the work is always exemplary. These lawsuits usually result in USCIS implicitly admitting their mistake when they reopen and approve the requested green card. I cannot recommend John Goslow and Ellis Porter enough!"
"I am pleased to endorse Jonathan Goslow, an attorney I have worked with on many cases over more than two years. Jonathan is highly knowledgeable regarding the rules and nuances of immigration law and is always working to not just represent clients, but anticipate their needs and solve their problems before they become problems. For thorough, expert immigration services I highly recommend Jonathan."
"John is a phenomenal attorney - highly knowledgeable and well-spoken."
"I endorse this attorney. He is extremely experienced in complex immigration law matters."
"John is an excellent attorney whose dedication to his clients is unparalleled. Combined with his extensive immigration law experience, across many complex immigration matters, he is truly an exceptional immigration attorney. As such, I enthusiastically endorse him."
"John is extremely knowledgeable about complex immigration issues and advocates strongly for each of his clients. I highly recommend his services."
"John's dedication to his clients, his deep understanding of immigration law and regulations, and his creativity in finding solutions to challenging issues all set him apart as a truly excellent immigration attorney. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"To say that John is an excellent attorney would be to underestimate the true quality you receive when working with him. John's expertise and experience dealing with highly skilled immigrants is unmatched and makes him a valuable advocate to any foreign national wishing to pursue and EB-1, NIW, or O-1. He uses is deep technical knowledge as well as his comprehensive practical knowledge of government trends to provide clients with an incredibly accurate assessment of the likelihood of success in their individual cases. John's experience also allows him to quickly move cases from consultation to filing with unparalleled speed and service. I highly recommend his services."
"John has a remarkable breadth of experience handling complex immigration matters which focus on the qualifications of the applicant. His knowledge of adjudication trends and evidentiary standards put him in a unique position to prepare cases in a personalized manner to achieve the rightful result."
"I endorse and highly recommend John for anyone in need of Immigration assistance. John possesses an in-depth knowledge of US immigration processes, statutes and regulations - especially as it relates to high skilled Immigration matters. He is very thorough and efficient in his case-work."
"I endorse Jonathan without hesitation. Jonathan's knowledge of high-skilled immigration is impeccable. He possesses intimate knowledge of USCIS processes and immigration statutes and regulations. He is extremely client focused and relatable."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, EllisPorter, PLC
2017 - 2018
Partner, Immigration Advocates, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Miller and Associates
Associations
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAssembly Representative (22th Circuit)
2017 - Present
Michigan State BarMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Approval
Approved
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
MA - Masters
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
The Visa Landscape in Biomedical Sciences
2020
Update on Executive Orders and Travel Bans
2019
2018
Immigration
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How many buys (only buy) or sells (only sell) can F-1 students do on the stock market and cryptocurrency a day?
24 Jan 2022
As my I-140 got approved. Do I need to maintain my F1 status and go to school anymore?
23 Jan 2022
Why I485 cannot be approved without J1 waiver?
20 Jan 2022