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Thomas Arkell is a leading immigration attorney and he represents clients throughout the United States. His personalized approach is meticulous and his results reflect it. He has extensive expertise in filing National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions for college and university faculty, researchers, qualified PhD students and scientists in a wide variety of disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, aerospace, nanotechnology, medicine, engineering, materials science, sociology, aerospace and genetics. Mr. Arkell’s vast knowledge of the NIW requirements and highly technical process allows him to answer client questions immediately and decisively so the NIW petition can be prepared, filed and approved in an efficient and timely manner.
Mr. Arkell also has extensive experience with EB-5, J-1 waivers, H-1B, P-1, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, citizenship and various family based applications. Over the last two decades he has also successfully filed Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) petitions on behalf of talented scientists, researchers, business executives, entrepreneurs and world-class athletes as well as Outstanding Professor or Researcher (EB-1B) petitions on behalf of his university clients for accomplished faculty members and researchers.
Mr. Arkell was an F-1 international student and then permanent resident before obtaining his U.S. citizenship. His personal experience with the U.S. immigration system helps him understand his clients questions and concerns as they navigate the immigration process together. Mr. Arkell also understands the human element of this process. He respects the importance and urgency felt by his clients to complete the immigration process quickly and successfully so that his clients can concentrate on their field of expertise and not worry about their immigration status in the United States.
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120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by Dr Premaratne ( Sydney- Australia) | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
heartfelt gratitude for a proven immigration Law Firm over 100 years of experience in the US
I would like to express my extreme honor and heartfelt gratitude to Mr Thomas Arkell, Mr Jim Arkell and the paralegal staff - Kayla and Brittany for their extraordinary industry knowledge, capabilities and professionalism in helping me to approve the EB2-NIW petition for myself and my family. I am...
Posted by Annie | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended. Fast and very helpful
Thomas and Dunn Law Firm, helped me in obtained my permanent resident status. They provided clear and precise information about the process. They replied promptly to my questions and concerns which I highly appreciated throughout the process. A practice interview with Thomas was extremely helpful for...
Posted by Roohollah | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Responsive and precise
I received my permanent residency via EB2-NIW and to do so I contacted Mr. Arkell's firm. He and his team are amazingly responsive, precise, and fast. They prepared my I-140 and I-485 petitions and both got accepted without any problem. One main advantage of the firm is the price which is lower than ...
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly professional
We contacted Thomas because we heard a lot of good things about Dunn Law and Thomas from a friend; we did not regret a bit about our decision. Thomas and his team are highly professional. They give prompt and professional responses whenever you contact them. We highly recommend Thomas for immigration...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The most professional team ever!
First of all, he and all his team members are really reliable, polite, punctual and effective. Mr Arkell is a true PROFESSIONAL in all aspects if the word. When you call his office, his team will professionally answer your questions and if you need to talk to him he doesn’t hesitate. He filed both NI...
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred numerous Immigration and employment matters to Tom and he has done a fantastic job on each and every case. He deserves the highest rating available."
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2017
Leading Lawyer - Immigration and Employment Law, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2017
Top Lawyers in Illinois, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
2017
Leading Immmigration Lawyer, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
2011
Immigration Firm of the Year, USA, Finance Monthly - Law Awards - 2011
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (Firm Award - Education Law), Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Invited, America's Premier Lawyers, Business Week
2007
Invited, America's Premier Lawyers, Fortune Magazine
2005
Reviewer, NACUANOTE, Changes to Labor Certfication Process, National Association of College and University Attorneys
2005
Invited, America's Best Lawyers, Fortune Magazine
2004
Panelist, By the People: America in the World, WILL-TV, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign funded by grant from McNeil/Lehrer Productions
2002
Panelist, The Educational Consequences of Heightened Security, UIUC, sponsored by Exploring the Human Experience, College of Law, College of Education and The Center for Advanced Study
2026 - Present
Partner, Husch Blackwell
2001 - Present
NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsMember
1999 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
1998 - Present
National Association of College and University AttorneysMember
1998 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1998 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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