David Robert Allen

David Robert Allen

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

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David Robert Allen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

182 Client Reviews

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Posted by Surena | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgable and professional

David is very professional, knows his job very well and you can completely trust him with all the caveats of NIW application. He knows the laws and procedures related to NIW very well and in detail and he is very good at communicating and answering your questions. I have been very satisfied with his ...service and would highly recommend to anyone seeking a green card through NIW. It is worth mentioning that my case was a pure science case (mathematics PhD background), and it is well known there are challenges specific to people in the areas of pure science (low number of citations, papers, etc). David was in particular very experienced about the special situation for applicants of pure science fields, which is very valuable and rare.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

To start with, I was very hesitant to file for an I-140 because I thought I needed to have a Ph.D. to qualify for it. Coupled with the fact that I had spoken to some professionals who advised that I needed a more advanced degree to qualify. But when I took my evaluation test with Ellis porter, they m...ade me believe in the process and in my credentials. It was great to work with my immigration lawyer, David Allen. He is very knowledgeable about the process and helped me understand what was important for my application. He was always very timely in responding to my concerns and took the time to clarify things to me when I was confused. I eventually got my NIW approved in less than 7 months. I must say I am glad that I worked with him and Ellis porter as a firm to help me with the process.I totally recommend them!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dr

I did NIW with them. David has prepared my legal brief in a couple of weeks after i provided the required information. It was pretty good. I received my approval notice in less than 6 months. They have a really good portal for document upload and communication.

Posted by Vijay | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney

David Allen was my attorney for my EB-1 green card application. Right from the time I began working with him I realized that I was extremely lucky to have him prepare my case. Not only is David extremely knowledgeable about the legal procedures but he's also extremely articulate about explaining how ...these matters applied to my case. He answered all my questions patiently and quite thoroughly. He also ensured to allay all my anxieties and apprehensions, at least during the beginning phase of the consultation, by encouraging me to work on my required documents (letters from experts in the field, collecting all the relevant publications, paperwork etc) piecemeal. He sought input for all the drafts that he created and he graciously accepted all the changes that I requested. He did all of this promptly and submitted the finalized documents to USCIS without any delay. It took a long time (about 4-5 months) to get everything ready for my case and I believe that had it not been for David's organization and patient and wise counsel I believe it would've taken longer. After he submitted my paperwork I had to wait awhile before I could continue on to the next steps. When the USCIS availability opened up David contacted me and guided me for the next step and set me up with another attorney who helped me for the next steps. This transition was smooth and quite efficient. I have now received my green card and I believe it is in no small part the result of David's hard work! David is an excellent immigration attorney and I'm quite lucky to have him prepare my EB-1 case. I cannot recommend David Allen highly enough! Thank you, David, for helping me!

Posted by Mohsen | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Most reliable and amazing attorney ever!

I used David's service for the NIW-EB2 case since some of my friends highly recommended him. So, I expect him to be good, but I was pleasantly surprised by his outstanding service! He is always available and accessible, answers questions (and you will have questions, trust me) thoroughly. While my fr...iends who work with other attorneys complained about their slow response, I do not recall waiting for David's answer to my questions at all! This is quite important during the immigration process which is naturally very stressful. The speed that David and his team prepared my package was quite stunning too! This fast speed comes with excellent rigor and care as well. They double-checked everything, commented on my questions, and discussed my suggestions to ensure that I have no questions or concerns. The NIW process with David was so smooth and fast that I would question why my other friends are having all troubles with their attorneys (e.g. they have been asked to provide many documents that I didn't even need to per David's advice). It was when my case was approved without any RFE that I realized what a phenomenal job David did. I strongly recommend David to anyone who wants their case to be filed as quickly as possible with an amazing attorney who will be there for them throughout the process.

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David Robert Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexis Barbacci

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is an extraordinary attorney. He possesses an in-depth understanding of immigration law, and his skills are unmatched. Coupled with his years of experience in the field, he is a true asset to anybody in need of immigration assistance. As a result, I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Fanvin Shen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"David is an incredible attorney. He is extremely well-versed in the intricacies of immigration law. His knowledge and experience are unparalleled. To say that I endorse him is an understatement."

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Jillian Marchi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dave is an excellent immigration attorney with a deep understanding of immigration laws and regulations. I strongly recommend him for high skilled immigration needs."

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Jonathan Goslow

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dave has few equals when it comes to his knowledge of the intricacies of immigration law. When someone has a question about some esoteric or complex question of law, they go straight to Dave. Dave is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to his field of practice. He has impeccable insight and is always willing to lend a hand. Clients love him for his knowledge and his colleagues love him for his generosity when it comes to lending a hand."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Ellis Porter, PLC

2017 - 2018

Partner, Immigration Advocates, PLLC

2014 - 2017

Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Liaison Committee to USCIS Texas Service Center Operations

2018 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1A Approval for Political Scientist

Approved without RFE

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Education

2012

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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