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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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Posted by HEA | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW and AoS are approved
Exciting news – I am now a permanent resident of the United States! I am thrilled with the exceptional services provided by the Dunn Law Firm. The immigration team's adeptness at simplifying and streamlining the entire process, from filing an NIW application to managing Adjustments of Status, has lef...
Posted by Gbenga | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
"Seamless Success: Partnering with Jim Arkell for EB2-NIW Petition Approval"
I am delighted to have collaborated with Jim Arkell for my EB2-NIW petition. Our initial meeting was truly inspiring, and thanks to his guidance, my petition was swiftly filed after all necessary documents were submitted. I'm thrilled to share that my petition was approved without any Request for Evi...
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 anonymous | November 06, 2023 | Immigration
NIW petition
Mr. Arkell was very helpful during the NIW petition. I had a couple of productive phone meetings with him. My I-140 approval was obtained 2 months after submission.
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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
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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