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 Miguel | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW green card and AOS

I found out about Jim Arkell and the Dunn Law firm through a Google search, I’m glad I did. I first contacted his office on October 2021, after a brief phone interview, they informed me I had a good case and they encouraged me to apply for permanent residence. It took me a couple of months to prepar...e all the required documents. About a month after I submitted such documents, Mr. Arkell prepared a solid and compelling case. The NIW petition was filed on April 2022, and it was approved in August 2022. The AOS alongside with the EAD card and advanced parole petitions were filed on September 2022. I received my EAD card by December 2022 and the advance parole on January 2023. Finally, by March 2023 I already had my green card. Mr. Arkell and his team, particularly Kayla Clark, were extremely professional and helpful during the entire process. They always promptly replied to my emails with answers to my questions and concerns. I cannot recommend enough Mr. Arkell and the Dunn Law firm.

Posted by Cedric | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW Green Card

Jim Arkell and his team guided and supported us through the NIW process. From day 1, he provided a very clear assessment of our probability of success and explained the process in a detailed manner. Kayla who was our day to day contact, was always very responsive and clear in her explanations. We... also really appreciated the risks / benefits analysis and discussions along the way. Within a year of our application, we received our green cards : my family and I are so appreciative and highly recommend Jim's firm.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely satisfied with the service provided for NIW and AOS

I contacted Attorney Jim Arkell for my green card and he clearly explained the necessary steps I should take, in the first free consultation call. His team is very fast in preparing documents. Once I did my part of the process, attorney's office prepared the documents within a week, which was awe...some! Also, they respond to the emails promptly and all of my questions were clarified within a day or two. Highly recommend Attorney Jim Arkell for NIW and AOS cases.

Posted by Tharindu | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer to pursue an EB2 NIW green card!

I had an excellent experience applying for a green card based on an EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) thanks to Jim and the Dunn Law firm. Even though my field of experience/research was very specialized, Jim Arkell drafted an excellent NIW petition on my behalf, which eventually led to an approval!... The NIW/EB1A practice manager Kayla Clark managed the whole I-140 and I-485 application process with efficiency and utmost professionalism. My wife and I were able to complete the I-485 process with ease thanks to Kayla! I started this process while I was a graduate student, and the lawyer fees were very reasonable. Given my financial constraints at the beginning of the application process, I was especially glad for the ability to pay it all in installments. Everything that was required from me was made clear upfront so there was minimal confusion and it was very easy to get everything completed. Jim and Kayla were very responsive to my questions and requests for updates throughout this 2 year process. For example, while my I-140 was pending longer than expected, I was able to work with Jim/Kayla to apply for premium processing once it became available. Additionally, I was able to obtain a practice green card interview once our adjustment of status cases were scheduled for an interview at a USCIS field office. While applying for permanent residency can be a daunting process, I had a wonderful experience working with Jim, Kayla and the Dunn Law firm. They were very supportive, responsive and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend Jim (and the Dunn Law firm) for anyone interested in pursuing an employment based green card through the EB2 NIW or EB1A route!

Posted by CC | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW green card

Mr. Jim Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm did an excellent job in preparing my EB2 NIW petition. They prepared a very thorough, point-by-point petition to demonstrate my merit in the scope of NIW. They also provided clear and detailed guidelines to help me compile all the required documents for th...e NIW petition and Adjustment of Status application. My communications with the firm's manager Ms. Kayla Clark have always been efficient and smooth. I am extremely pleased that, considering the challenging times for immigration in 2022, after filing the case I can still complete the whole process in one year without any RFE. I really appreciate the work of Jim, Kayla, and other members at the firm in assisting my case!

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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

Activity

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