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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250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anja | May 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The team you want on your side

Jim, Kayla and Brittany were the dream team. They helped prepare my very unconventional EB2 NIW petition as a business professional with no citations and a niche background, which was smoothly approved in 2.5 months without an RFE. They also helped me file my I-485 and address all the documents neede...d for that. I am so grateful for their hard work, patience, and kindness through the whole stressful process. Thank you Jim, for helping me get my green card.

Posted by Federico | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great service! Recommend 100%

I used attorney Arkell's service for an EB-2 NIW application, which he recommended as a first step towards permanent residency for my profile. Jim and his team (Kayla in particular) were incredibly helpful and responsive, taking time to answer all my questions in great detail. I had an introductory ...call with Jim Arkell, where he laid out the main options for my Green Card application (mainly EB-1 and EB-2 NIW), recommending that we pursue EB-2 as it would be more likely to succeed, despite requiring longer time for approval. He was very reassuring and he saw great chances of my case being approved. After filing I-140, we did discuss going down the EB-1 path in parallel, as an alternative in case EB-2 would take too long, but he was very honest in suggesting that I do not invest my money in an additional application. His recommendation was for me to wait and have confidence in the EB-2 application, which was eventually approved without RFE! Wait time for the NIW was 9 months, in line with the expectations set by the firm at the start of the process (maybe closer to the higher end of the range). I am very grateful to attorney Arkell and his team for taking on my case and making it a strong one. Looking forward to relying on his services for the Adjustment of Status.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

of counsel

Mr. Arkell was helping me with my NIW application. My case wasn't super strong but it was approved in 4 months with his help!

Posted by Aziz | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Great Lawyer

Attorney Jim has been absolutely phenomenal. His years of expertise and knowledge in the NIW cases has made my NIW petition process exceptionally smooth. Jim and his legal team at Dunn Law Firm (Kayla and Brittany) have been very thorough, extremely responsive and willfully guided me every step of t...he way from filling applications to case approval. I was fortunate enough to have their support during the whole process, leading to the positive outcome. I am genuinely grateful. Certainly, I wholeheartedly recommend Jim for his immigration services.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 approval

I worked on my I-140 case with Mr. Jim Arkell and his team, who offered exceptional support throughout every phase. They were always ready to assist with any inquiries I had during the process, including after we received the referral letters. Upon addressing their questions, they promptly and skillf...ully filed the I-140 petition. My case was approved in 121 days, and I am deeply grateful to Mr. Arkell and his team for their guidance and support.

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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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