Michael E. Wooley
Partner
Industries
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., 1993
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, Psychology, 1988
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Languages
Spanish
Immigration Attorney
Mike focuses his practice on non-immigrant and immigrant business visa services, including National Interest Waivers and PERM filings. He serves companies and organizations across the U.S. Mike excels in interfacing with immigration related federal agencies. He advises clients in various industries, with a strong emphasis in health care and higher education. He also serves clients in the Agriculture, Financial, IT and Manufacturing sectors. Mike also handles family immigration and naturalization cases.
Having served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador, Mike is fluent in Spanish, both oral and written. He frequently delivers talks on immigration topics to diverse professional organizations and enjoys training clients’ human resources teams.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Immigration Law, 2025
A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll, State Bar of Michigan, Tier 2, 2020-21
Leading Lawyers Magazine Michigan – Immigration Law, 2021
Leading Lawyers Client Distinction Award – Immigration Law: Employment, 2017
Martindale-Hubbell® Client Satisfaction Award, 2013-2016
Top Michigan Lawyers – Immigration, Detroit News, 2006
Professional Affiliations
Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Human Resources and Workforce Council Member, present
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Michigan Chapter, Former Member of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Liaison Committee; Mentor (2020-Present)
Board of Visitors, Ave Maria School of Law, Ann Arbor, Michigan (2000-2009)
Bay County Bar Association, Board of Directors (1998-2004); President (2002-2003)
Community Involvement
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Bay City, Michigan (1999-Present)
International Association of Lions Clubs, Bay City, Michigan (2008-Present)
New Dimensions, Board member (2007-Present)
Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House and Gardens of Saginaw, Board Member (2011-Present)
Knights of Columbus, Charter Member, St. Stanislaus Kostka Council 12423, Bay City, Michigan (1999-Present); Deputy Grand Knight (2000-2001); Color Corps Member, Bishop Murphy Assembly, Bay City, Michigan (2000-Present)
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, Ambassador (2008-Present)
Presentations
“DO Forward: International Pathways to US Osteopathic Practice,” MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, February 2025