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

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

Active in Good Standing

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David Robert Allen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

182 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsive, professional and extremely helpful

Working with David has been a delight. He has answered any question I had very very quickly and in a very clear and efficient way. He has created a strong case that got approved without any RFE. I am so thankful for the work he has done in my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Approval of I-140

I filed my I-140 about 7 months ago, and recently my case was approved by USCIS. David was helpful throughout the process and always very attentive to my questions. He gave me very direct and clear advice while I was gathering my letters and preparing my documents which eventually put me on the right... path in my application. He then prepared my petition file and built a strong case for my profile. The application for I-140 is complex and stressful process for someone from a country, such as Turkey, with somewhat less bureaucracy, and his well-established experience and understanding about how the system works, made my process clear. I chose Ellis Porter because, a couple of Post-docs at Penn State had a good experience with it, and now I am one of them as well. I am glad that I worked with David and Madelyn, who are a great team. They made it easier my application process and helped me to reach my goal with I-140 approval. I highly recommend David's service to those who are thinking about applying for their permanent residency and looking for a professional team.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Rescued by David and his Team

I sought David's help for EB2 NIW and EB1a/b. My EB2 NIW case was approved within 6 months without any RFE. My EB1a/b case was complicated as my employer's team filed for EB1a instead of EB1b. I received RFE for several criteria claimed in the petition and my employer's team was clueless on how to ad...dress it. David and his team rescued me in that situation and helped me in responding to the RFE. My EB1a got approved within a week after submitting the response. I will be forever grateful to David and his team and would highly recommend him. Few of noteworthy things that stood out while working with him were the ease of communication and rapid response from the team, their clarity on strategy and in depth knowledge of the laws and their efforts and hard work on the petition.

Posted by TA | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1A I-140 Petition

David, I appreciate your hard work and assistance with my EB1A I-140 petition. My appreciation for David and Ellis Porter is indescribable. Initially, I was a little disheartened to get an RFE, but David helped me craft an outstanding response, and my EB1A I-140 was approved within 7 days. Your prom...ptness in answering my many questions is impressive. David walked me through the process step-by-step, and the letter of the petition he furnished was of the most professional and exemplary quality. I and my dependents appreciate everything, and please pass along our best wishes to the David and Ellis Porter team. Thank you so much, and best wishes to the David and Ellis Porter team for all their hard work; I have already recommended Ellis Porter to my friends.

Posted by Marzieh | December 17, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thanks to the respected lawyer

I am proud that David Allen's lawyer investigated my case with their high intelligence and answered my questions as soon as possible.

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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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