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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 Mina | September 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing, Thoughtful, and Knowledgeable
Mr. Jim Arkell prepared my I-140 (NIW) application. He gave me an honest and confident evaluation before accepting my case. It was obvious from that first moment that he is an expert and experienced professional in the field. He did a great job preparing my case. Kayla, from his group, was also a gre...
Posted by Kevin | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I was worried my NIW petition will be denied because of my weak profile. Jim proved me wrong, and I am so, so happy that he did.
Out of the dozen or so attorneys I reached out to for my EB2 NIW consultation last year, Jim was the only one to speak with me for over half-hour over the phone. His expert knowledge, down-to-earth honesty, and accessibility--not to mention the calm voice of his--led to me instantly terminating my th...
Posted by Larissa | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
NIW petition
I have a very great experience with Dunn Law Firm: Mr. Jim Arkell and Kayla Clark were taking care of my case. They were very professional and supportive, responded in a prompt manner with every questions I had. Also the services was affordable compare with other firms. The case was approved in less ...
Posted by Ahmed | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW
I did my EB-2 NIW petition with Dunn Law Firm while doing my Ph.D. after being recommended by a friend of mine. My case was handled by Mr. Jim Arkel and his paralegal, Ms. Kayla Clark. My petition was approved very fast while I’m doing my Ph.D. and without any REF. The way that Jim and his team h...
Posted by Caleb | June 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW petition
Jim Arkell was recommended to me by one of my friends who has used the Dunn law firm for his NIW petition. The recommendation was a highly positive one. After much research of my own, I decided to go with the Dunn law firm for my NIW petition. My experience was very positive. Right from the beginning...
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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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Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
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N 400 application evidence?
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