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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 anonymous | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very much professional, responsive and reliable to work with.
I had an excellent experience working with David on my I-140 case. He demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of the process from start to finish. David’s attention to detail and clear communication made navigating the complexities of my case much smoother and more mana...
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A Reliable Guide for NIW Green Card Success
I had a great experience working with David Allen on my NIW green card application. He helped me through the process, and I'm happy to share my thoughts: David worked quickly and efficiently on my case. His communication was clear - he always kept me informed and explained things in a way I could un...
Posted by Felix | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Eb2/NIW Application was successful
I had an exceptional experience working with David Allen and Mike Kasprzynski from Ellis Porter. Their deep knowledge of immigration law, combined with their professionalism, made the entire process smooth and efficient. David and Mike were excellent communicators, providing clear guidance at ever...
Posted by Hai-Son | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Representation for I-140
I recently received approval for my NIW I-140 petition (application date: August 14, 2023, approval date: March 15, 2024) with the outstanding help of attorneys David and Israel. Throughout the process, they were both incredibly professional, approachable, and responsive to all my questions. Their cl...
Posted by Reza | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2 (NIW) - Professional attorney and nice person
David and his team (Madelynn Carter) provided invaluable assistance throughout the preparation of the legal draft, ensuring every aspect was meticulously addressed. Their responsiveness and willingness to explain each step of the process were truly commendable. I found David to be highly knowledgeabl...
"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