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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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 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...ed to oversee my case after the initial consultation with Ellis Porter, and I was convinced right from day 1 that he is indeed an expert and has worked on similar cases (in my field especially). We talked for several months - as this was my first attempt/application - I was trying to ensure I cross all my t's and dot all my i's. David assured me my case would be approved and that he believed I don't need any recommendation letter. While this is a surprise to me, it was one of the things that made me decide to use Ellis Porter. It took me ~2-3 years of researching and contacting many firms/attorney and I decided to use Ellis Porter after my assessment of them all (I am not saying others aren't good, but I must say that Ellis Porter stands out - this is my opinion and I believe others that have tried them will agree). A big thank you to David, who after reviewing my case communicated very effectively with me. I remember that each time I had any question (including silly/dumb ones), David was ever ready to set up appointments and address them all. I will advise everyone looking into NIW-EB2 to read about Ellis Porter and contact them. David is knowledgeable and I can guarantee that if he tells you your case will be approved, just believe it. David and his team are more interested in getting you approved, they are less interested in the fees. I can't still believe it that I can get approved without any recommendation letter! Thanks David, thanks Ellis Porter!!!

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...ow to help and accompany you during the process. He informed about the possibility of approval of the case by checking the preliminary documents before signing the contract. He carefully monitored all my scientific activities and extracted information, some of which I was not aware of. I highly recommend Ellis Porter company and especially David and his team to anyone looking for a hassle-free way to get their case evaluated. I wish the bests for David and I am very grateful to him.

Posted by Nayani | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB-2 NIW

When I was searching for a reliable and trustworthy immigration attorney to initiate my green card process, a friend of mine recommended David Allen at Ellis Porter. Since my first contact with David and his team, I realized that they are a very professional team of attorneys. I first sent my CV for ...an initial evaluation and Jonathan Goslow gave me a very accurate, detailed evaluation of my potential for getting EB2-NIW approval. They also offered me a free consultation even before I signed any contract with them. I've got a great sense of trust about this team since my first contact with them:). I worked with David Allen and his associate Madelynn Carter for preparation of my petition. I must say that they did an awesome job from the beginning to the end. David was very knowledgeable, professional and responsible and it was so easy to work with him and his team. They explained me the process in detail, and was always available to answer all my questions. David also worked very quickly and efficiently and thanks to him, my petition was ready in less than 2 months from my initial contact with them. I am grateful for David and his team for helping me to get my I-140 approved. They did an excellent job (for a very reasonable fee), and I would recommend David and his team for anyone who is seeking for a trustworthy, reliable law firm for high skilled-immigration services. Thanks, David!

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 Mija | December 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dr. David Allen did a phenomenal job on my NIW case (One conference paper, Zero citation: An approval WITHOUT an RFE!)

In short, if you have a concern about the numbers of papers and citations, Dr. Allen (J.D) is one of the MOST professional and reliable lawyers in the area of EB-2 NIW in the United States. Based on my experience -and my close friends' experiences- in working with Dr. Allen, he does not accept an...y case unless he is sure about the high chance of the case being approved. I researched for about two years to find an expert lawyer in EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). Finally, I was lucky (really lucky) to know Dr. David Allen based on the suggestion of two friends of mine who had worked with him, and both of them got an approval on their NIW cases. I contacted Dr. Allen, and based on their free evaluation and comments, I recognized the area of improvement of my package. I had a huge concern since I had ZERO citation at the time of filling my petition and had only ONE conference paper at that time. My NIW case was approved WITHOUT an RFE, and I truly believe it was because of the fantastic job Dr. Allen did on writing my petition and preparing my package. I asked him a tone of questions while my petition was pending, and he always answered all my questions very accurately, with patience. I strongly recommend Dr. David Allen with 100% confidence, trust, and the faith that I have towards the work they are doing. I have already recommended them to my sister who is also a graduate student here in the United States and was looking for an outstanding, trustable lawyer to file her NIW case. Thank you for making my dreams come true...

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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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