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David is an Attorney on our High-Skilled Immigration Services team working with clients from a variety of research, academic, and business fields who are seeking visas and green cards in the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-1B Outstanding Professor/Researcher, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and O-1 Extraordinary Ability immigration categories. David works closely with clients in the self-petition context, as well as employers in the employer-sponsored processes, and he offers a unique skill-set to identify creative strategies for cases that may otherwise be overlooked.
Before joining Ellis Porter, David 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, David 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 John Goslow 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 David and his attorney colleagues to join forces with Ellis Porter to create our High-Skilled Immigration Services team.
Outside the office, David likes to spend his free time traveling, both near and far. He also enjoys live music, art exhibits, festivals of all kinds, and various lecture series. David is constantly curious to learn about history, science, and anything that would give him an advantage at trivia games.
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Posted by Christopher | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Got my NIW-EB2 approved in ~6.5 months
Words cannot express how grateful I am to David Allen!!!! I got my NIW approved last week. Thanks to David for his professionalism throughout the process. It took me some months to finally settle with Ellis Porter as I was researching other options but finally settled with Ellis Porter. David was ask...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Nice support
Although my case was not strong (EB2-NIW), I received helpful support from Ellis Porter and David to get my I-140 approved in 4 months (from the receiving date). He well explained and answered my questions relating to both employment-based and family-based issues. Thank you for your help!
Posted by Farzad | February 04, 2023 | Immigration
EB1A I-140 Petition
For the NIW-EB1 approval process, I searched for a long time and the best choice was Ellice Porter company. Fortunately David was my attorney. He patiently gave me the best advice while collecting the documents. He has excellent discipline and experience in the approval process and he knows exactly h...
Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Fast, reliable and professional
NIW applications come with a lot of anxiety and stress but David made it really easy. Always replied within 24 hours, documents were well organized and everything was done fast. He did his research on my profile and was able to add supporting information that I missed. He know his field and I highly...
Posted by Theophile | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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I worked with the attorney on my I-140 preparation until it was approved. I can describe my attorney in a few words as a person with great communication skills who is knowledgeable, hardworking, responsive on time, patient, and responsible.
"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."
"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."
"Dave is an excellent immigration attorney with a deep understanding of immigration laws and regulations. I strongly recommend him for high skilled immigration needs."
"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."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018 - Present
Partner, Ellis Porter, PLC
2017 - 2018
Partner, Immigration Advocates, PLLC
2014 - 2017
Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group
2019 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLiaison Committee to USCIS Texas Service Center Operations
2018 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtAdmitted Member
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Approved without RFE
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
English