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 Dr. Nagy | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mr. Jim Arkell is one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever met.

I hired Mr. Jim Arkell for my case over one year ago to apply from J-1 to EB2-NIW green card after a strong recommendation from a friend to contact the Dunn law firm. I found Mr. Arkell as a very knowledgeable attorney about all the immigration steps. Additionally, he and his team, particularly Kayla... were very professional in drafting my NIW I-140 petition and AOS applications with all the supporting documents in a short time. I also found Mr. Arkell was very flexible and accessible to arrange phone calls with him regarding any advice or clarification for any step. Moreover, his expert advice greatly helped to get my EAD expedite approved to apply for a job. Recently, I got my I-140 petition approved within one year of filing in Texas, and I am currently waiting for the last step to get my green card. I strongly recommend Mr. Jim Arkell as one of the best experts/attorneys for EB2-NIW green card in the nation.

Posted by Hesham | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks to Jim, I have my green card!

I am very pleased about the services I obtained from Dunn Law Firm as they helped me to obtain a National Interest Waiver and an adjustment of status to become a Legal Permanent Resident in the United States! Jim successfully got me my green card within 13-months of filing during the midst of the COV...ID-19 pandemic—starting from a J-1 visa for a visiting scholar. Jim was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He explained everything thoroughly and set reasonable expectations for the time it would take for me to obtain the necessary approvals once my petition was submitted. Jim is an outstanding client advocate, his attention to detail, and his knowledge of the law ensured that my petition for the NIW clearly highlighted and successfully articulated the reasons why I should be approved to remain in the United States--despite my only having 24 citations and not yet having a paper as a first author at the time of my application. I was also very pleased that Jim was available for urgent consultations and that he offered workable and knowledgeable solutions to various issues that popped up during USCIS's review of my paperwork. It is very nerve-wracking to be asked for additional documents without knowing what is happening at USCIS, but Jim was excellent at explaining the typical process and the various steps the reviewers go through when processing the paperwork. I hired Jim because of his reputation for having in-depth knowledge of the law and his vast experience helping individuals from varied research and academic backgrounds, and I am so happy that I trusted him with my entire immigration case. I am very pleased, happy, and satisfied with the service I received from Jim and the Dunn Law Firm, and I highly recommended his services to anyone wishing to obtain a NIW and adjustment of status to obtain a green card. I will, of course, be returning when it is time to apply for citizenship!

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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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