Jim Arkell

Jim Arkell

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bloomington, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL

About Jim

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specialize in Employment Based Visas, specifically EB-2 NIW, EB-1A and EB-1B

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Husch Blackwell

1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701

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Jim Arkell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tamara | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very good experience

Dunn Law firm was very helpful with my NIW application. Jim would answer all my questions thoroughly in multiple phone calls and would break everything down in a way that I can understand each step of the process. Thomas took over my case briefly and he was also very helpful with his advice andvery ...specific. Kayla and Brittanny were amazing. We started preparing my case in October 2022, submitted in February 2023 and only three weeks time passed by between my receipt notice and the approval notice by USCIS. I am very pleased with the outcome and choice of lawyers!

Posted by Adarsh | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service and highly recommend for EB1A green card applications

When I applied for my green card under my employer's sponsored EB1B category, the lawyer hired by my employer did a terrible job putting together my application. Even though I had good credentials, the inefficient way of putting up an application resulted in my I-140 application being rejected immedi...ately (even without an RFE). In simple terms, they compiled a 3-4 page letter to USCIS describing my application and this letter was in any way compelling. Immediately following this rejection, I decided to put a second application under the EB1A category and Jim Arkell was highly recommended by a colleague at work. Jim and his team meticulously prepared the application and assisted in every step including recommendation letters supporting my EB1A application (which my previous lawyers did nothing). Jim and his team drafted a case letter that was 15 pages or more mentioning every bit of my accomplishment and supporting documents for the case. In the end, my EB1A application was approved (without any RFE). Having a good (or great) lawyer as Jim will definitely pave the way to a successful green card application.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience and a winning case

I hired Jim Arkell's office based upon a referral and worked with their immigration paralegal team for a NIW EB2 case. Everything worked smoothly, communications were professional and detailed. they did not hesitate to give me any detail I was asking them. I emailed them a lot due to the nature of ...my case and they always responded kindly. I feel confident suggesting them to anyone else based on my great experience. Thank you Jim, Kayla and Brittany

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent professional service

On the very strong recommendation of a friend who is a highly skilled professional, I retained the services of Dunn Law to assist with my petition for legal permanent residence in the summer of 2021. Jim Arkell was assigned to my case. He and his team guided me through a challenging process, patien...tly explaining the requirements, and answered my questions promptly. Jim was professional in his approach, thorough, patient, and respectful. He was committed to completing each step of the process well. I obtained my legal permanent residence within two years of his filing on my behalf. I strongly recommend him and Dunn Law for their experience and professional excellence in working with clients.

Posted by Ivan | March 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW petition approved for software engineer

It has been a total pleasure to work with Jim Arkell and his team. From the very beginning of our collaboration, everything was handled professionally. My emails with questions were answered promptly and provided great explanation to all my concerns. Kayla was a big help. As a result of their work, m...y EB2-NIW petition was approved without receiving a RFE. I will definitely recommend the firm to other people seeking to become a U.S. permanent resident.

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Work Experience

2014 - 2019

Assistant Professor, University of Alaska - Fairbanks

2003 - 2014

Professor, Shenzhen University School of Law

2002 - 2021

Of Counsel, Dunn Law Firm

Sample of Legal Cases

Community Merchant Services, Inc. v. Jonas 822 N.E.2d 515

Won the Appeal

Demunbrun v. Gray 986 S.W.2d 627

Won the Appeal

Castillo v. United States Fire Insurance Company 953 S.W.2d 470

Jury Verdict in favor of Client. Upheld on Appeal.

Villanueva v. Astroworld, Inc. 866 S.W.2d 690

Jury Verdict in favor of Client.

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Education

1989

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Immigration Options for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs

Immigration

2021

Immigration Options for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs

Immigration

Publications

2017

Global Sport Business Journal 5 (3), 38-51 A Pareto principle analysis of the NHL: Why ice hockey is the ultimate team game.

Languages

English

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