David Robert Allen

David Robert Allen

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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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 Somaiyeh | April 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgeable and responsible

I had an excellent experience working with David to file my NIW-EB (green card) petition. His great knowledge and responsibility made my application stand out as it got approved without any RFEs. I believe his strong writing ability and passion for the job makes him one of the best lawyer for the con...sultation.

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 | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer Ever!

David was my attorney on my NIW-EB2 application. After a free case evaluation, David and his team offered me an expedited service which saved me time and money. Although we did not provide any recommendation letters, my case was approved in 5 months without receiving RFE. He is a great and knowledgea...ble lawyer and I highly recommend David and his team for immigration services.

Posted by Sheikh | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 Approved in 5 Months (No RFE, No Reference Letter)

I am glad to share that my NIW application (I-140 petition) got accepted in only 5 months without any RFE. I believe this was possible with the help of David Allen, Ellis Porter PLC, whom I hired for my case preparation. After a free profile evaluation by Ellis Porter PLC, I was offered with an exped...ite service which does not entail any reference letter for the application. I worked with David for almost 40 days (retained on July 21, 2021; case mailed to USCIS on September 02, 2021), before the final application package was delivered to USCIS. To elaborate the timeline of case preparation, first, I was given to fill out 6 questionnaires comprising my career summary. I took a couple of weeks to prepare a 6-page career summary. The career summary helped not only me in writing up a 2-page personal statement, but also David in preparation of the final legal brief. Second, I filled out a few forms and collected necessary documents. Third, I prepared a 2-page personal statement. Once I submitted all these documents, David took less than a week to prepare an 85-page final legal brief. Alongside, taking help from my career summary, David did impressive research and collected quite some evidence/statistics from web to prepare the final legal brief. I was readily convinced with the legal brief at my first-read. David prepared such a high-quality legal brief so fast that I cannot but only speak highly about his expertise and professionalism in preparation of an NIW case. I would highly recommend David if you thought of hiring an attorney for your NIW application.

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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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