Lin Ding

Lin Ding

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 5 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

9330 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Suite 900, Dallas, TX

About Lin

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 5 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ding Babb Law Group

9330 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Suite 900, Dallas, TX, 75243

Ding Babb Law Group

6425 Living Place, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206

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Lin Ding's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2026

Highly recommend

I had a great experience working with Lin. She is extremely detail-oriented, responsible, and professional. She took the time to carefully review everything and made sure that every detail was handled properly. She was also very responsive and patient in answering my questions, which made the entire ...process much less stressful. I truly appreciate her dedication and professionalism and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Clear Communication and Exceptional Support

We had an excellent experience working with her throughout our immigration process. She was extremely thorough, responsible, and professional, and always communicated clearly and promptly. All the documents, instructions, and next steps were very well organized and easy to understand. Before we st...arted the application, she took the time to walk us through the entire process during a consultation session, which gave us a clear understanding of what to expect at each stage. She was also incredibly responsive and would sometimes reply even outside of normal business hours, which we really appreciated. The complimentary interview preparation was also extremely helpful and gave us a lot of confidence going into the interview. We are very grateful for Lin`s help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and caring immigration attorney!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2026

Extremely Professional, Responsible, and Trustworthy Immigration Attorney

Attorney Ding is extremely responsible, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Due to recent visa policy adjustments, I reached out to her for a consultation regarding F-1 student visa regulations, school transfer procedures, and subsequent post-graduation work options. She explained every detail with great... clarity and provided practical, actionable guidance that really put my mind at ease. Highly recommend Attorney Ding to anyone needing professional immigration assistance!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Professional and Efficient Team!

Huge thanks to the Ding Babb Law Group team! The whole application process was extremely professional and efficient. Both the assistant and the lawyers were super responsive and always patient in answering my questions. I highly recommend them to anyone in need!

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Smooth, Stress-Free I-130 & I-485 Experience

Navigating the I-130 and I-485 process can feel overwhelming, but Ding Babb Law Group made it smooth and worry-free from start to finish. The attorneys and staff were patient, meticulous with all filing details, and always quick to provide clear updates. I am very grateful for their guidance and coul...dn't have asked for better representation!

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Michelle Mingle

Immigration lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Lin Ding. She has great knowledge in both employment-based and family-based immigration. She is someone I truly trust as a source of information. We have worked together on several cases and I am always pleased with the results. I often reach out to Lin for advice and refer cases to her when the subject matter is beyond my expertise. Lin handles her cases thoughtfully and works hard to get the best possible outcomes. Any client or colleague would be fortunate to work with her."

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Michelle Mingle

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2026

Finalist for Managing Partner of the Year, Texas Lawyer and Law.com

2026

Finalist for Legal Innovators, Texas Lawyer and Law.com

2019

International & Comparative Law Certificate, University of Pittsburgh

2017

CILE Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh

2016

John D.S. Truxall Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Partner, Ding Babb Law Group

2022 - 2022

Immigration Attorney, Porter Legal Group

2019 - 2021

Law Clerk, Swartz Campbell, LLC

2018 - 2019

Legal Intern, Pitt Immigration Law Clinic

2018 - 2019

Certified Legal Intern, Neighborhood Legal Services Association

Associations

Dallas Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Dallas Asian American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

[COS] COS to H-4 Filed in the U.S. Work Permit Approved in 5 Months

We prepared a comprehensive application, and the EAD was approved in just 5 months. No interview. No RFE. Direct approval.

[COS] H-1B to H-4 Change of Status Approved in 5 Months

No interview. No RFE. Direct approval.

Removal of Conditions on Green Card approved in 10 months with no RFE!

No RFE, no interview - case was approved smoothly in just 10 months!

[Marriage] Green Card Approved in 11 Months with EAD in 1.5 Months

The green card was approved in 11 months.

[COS] Couple’s COS to F1/F2 Approved in 2 weeks

Within just 2 weeks, No RFE, both cases were successfully approved.

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Full-Stack Engineer) Approved in 3 Months Without RFE!

The petition was approved in 3 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] H1B Transfer for Business Intelligence Analyst Approved in 11 Days

he petition was approved in 11 days. No RFE

[Family] U.S. Citizen Successfully Sponsors Parents for Green Card in Just 4 Months

No RFE. No interview. Once again, the case was approved in 4 months.

[Marriage] Green Card, EAD Approved in 1.5 Months

The EAD was approved smoothly in 1.5 months.

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Medical Services Coordinator) Approved in 16 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 6 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Software Developer) Approved in 6 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 6 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Software Developer) Approved in 6 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 6 months with no RFE!

[Marriage] Green Card Approved in 7 Months!

he green card was approved in 7 months. No RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Corporate Law Clerk) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE!

[Marriage] EAD Approved in 5 Months!

The EAD was approved in 5 months. No RFE!

[Marriage] Green Card Approved in 7 Months!

The green card was approved in 7 months. No RFE!

[Naturalization] Approved in Just 4 Months!

The naturalization interview was scheduled after 4 months.

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Education Specialist) Approved in 6 days, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 6 days with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Senior Fixed Wireless Network Engineer) Approved in 19 days, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 19 days with no RFE!

[Marriage] EAD Approved in 2 Months!

The EAD was approved in 2 months. No RFE!

[Marriage] Green Card Approved in 2 Months!

The green card was approved in 2 months. No RFE!

[Marriage] EAD Approved in 25 Days!

The EAD was approved in 25 days. No RFE!

[COS] Change status from H-1B to F-1 Visa, Approved in 2 Months! No RFE!

The case was approved in 2 months. No RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Assistant Project Manager) Approved in 8 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 8 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Business Intelligence Analyst) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Associate Transportation Planner) Approved in 10 days, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 10 days with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Tax Supervisor) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Clinical Programmer) Approved in 23 days, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 23 days with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Project Management Specialist) Approved in 3 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 3 months with no RFE!

[H-1B] Initial Petition (Public Relations Specialist) Approved in 2 Months, No RFE!

The petition was approved in 2 months with no RFE!

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Education

2019

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

LLM

2012

Shandong University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Publications

2011

Commodity & Quality On China’s Current Counterwork & Competition between Media and Jurisdiction

2011

Managerialist Analysis of the Rationality of Law Enforcement Entrapping, and Well-intentioned Law Enforcement

Languages

Mandarin

English

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