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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 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
"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