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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 anonymous | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommend for NIW Legal Assistance
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Arkell on my NIW case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. He was incredibly attentive and genuinely cared about my case. He always responded to my questions promptly and provided clear, helpful answers. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, ...
Posted by Maryam | February 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 approval for NIW EB2
I am delighted with arkell's services, They answered my questions very quickly and they wrote a perfect petition for me,I really recommend them to anyone who wants to apply for US permanent residency
Posted by Rinaldo | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-1A I-140 approved in record time
Very competent, knowledgeable lawyer. He was able to wrap my case so skillfully that my I-140 application for EB-1A classification was approved in 2 days!
Posted by David | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Affordable, Clear, Timely, and Trustworthy Attorney and Law Firm
Prior to consulting Mr. Arkell, I already received positive information about him and his law firm (Dunn Law Firm). It was no surprise that I had a positive experience with him. He and his team were knowledgeable and professional regarding NIW and immigration, which made me feel confident in my appli...
Posted by Thuvaraki | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional service
I had the privilege of working with my Lawyer, Mr. Jim Arkell, and his team for my I-140 approval through the National Interest Waiver process, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. From start to finish, he and his team were highly professional, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable abou...
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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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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