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As of January 1, 2026, my entire immigration team and I have transitioned from the Dunn Law Firm to Husch Blackwell. We will continue to serve immigration clients in the area of highly skilled immigration. I have over 35 years of legal experience, including spending 16 years as a law professor. I am exclusively focused on handling immigration matters for clients, primarily filing EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-1B Outstanding Professor Researcher, and EB-2 NIW petitions on behalf of my clients who come from top research institutions and companies from around the world.
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1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by Kit | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing immigration lawyer!
Jim, and his team Kayla and Brittany, did an amazing job in helping me in getting a green card. There were a lot of uncertainties for me at the start but the team was very helpful, clear and transparent in explaining the process. They were very responsive and answered every question I had and made th...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Got EB2 NIW I140 Approved
Hired Dunn for EB2 NIW. Upon providing all documents, the prepared the petition letter in a week. Super responsive service from this law firm. Highly recommended.
Posted by Emi | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
You can't go wrong with Jim!
In 2022, I retained Jim Arkell of the Dunn Law Firm to represent me in my national interest waiver application. When my status came close to expiring but Jim and his team worked above and beyond to ensure that they got my change of status documents submitted on time. And as of right now, I have my pe...
Posted by Stephan | January 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Stephan O'Brien
Jim was hired to submit a National Interest Waiver application on my behalf. He and his office provided clear guidelines on the required documents and reviewed all submissions related to the application in a timely manner. I also hired Jim to complete an Adjustment of Status after the NIW applicati...
Posted by Maria | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Experience with Mr. Jim Arkell
To be honest I was not sure about anything my Lawyer help me in each and everything and help me to get NIW successful. Always respond me whenever I need and help me in writing litters in fact help me in each step.
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2014 - 2019
Assistant Professor, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
2003 - 2014
Professor, Shenzhen University School of Law
2002 - 2021
Of Counsel, Dunn Law Firm
Won the Appeal
Won the Appeal
Jury Verdict in favor of Client. Upheld on Appeal.
Jury Verdict in favor of Client.
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
2021
Immigration
2021
Immigration
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Legal Answers
How easy it is to get US Citizenship and become a Naturalized Citizen again for the 2nd time after renouncing it?
05 May 2025
Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
05 May 2025
N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023