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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 Jiawei | January 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Smooth and fast EB1-A with David
David has provided professional service and insights in preparing my EB1-A case, the communication and response was smooth and fast. The case preparation was fast with clear guidance from him, I highly recommend his service.
Posted by Godwin | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Immigration Support and Guidance
David has been an exceptional immigration lawyer throughout my entire process. He is incredibly patient, highly knowledgeable, and consistently provides accurate and clear information. I’ve had a very satisfactory experience working with him, and his timely responses have always given me peace of min...
Posted by Bilal | November 16, 2025 | Immigration
Exceptional guidance and support throughout my EB-2 NIW process
Working with David Allen at Ellis Porter on my EB-2 NIW case has genuinely been one of the best decisions I made during my immigration journey. From the very first conversation, he came across as someone who not only understands the law, but also understands the person he is representing. David wa...
Posted by Rakib | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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It was nice to work with David, as he is highly experienced with the process of NIW. He tried to answer all my questions in a proactive manner. I hope this continues...
Posted by Abu | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional NIW Attorney – Highly Recommended!
I’m thrilled to share that my I-140 (EB2-NIW) petition was recently approved—without a Request for Evidence (RFE)—thanks to the outstanding legal expertise of Attorney David Allen from Ellis Porter. From the very beginning, David demonstrated a deep understanding of the NIW process. His strategi...
"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