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Jim Arkell
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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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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
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Husch Blackwell
1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Showing 86 - 90 of 97 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Lucian | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW
I have filed an EB2-NIW petition with Jim Arkell after two of my colleagues recommended Dunn Law Firm. My I-140 was recently approved without any issues. I had an excellent experience working with Jim Arkell and his paralegals, Kayla Clark and Rachel Claveria. The preparation of the case was very smo...
Posted by Dr. Maryane Oliveira | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I am very thankful
I am writing to share my excellent experience working with Arkell Immigration Team for my NIW petition, EB-2 category. The application went smoothly and it was approved in less than 6 months. They are very knowledgeable and they were very efficient in handling my case. I am very blessed to have them ...
Posted by Claudio | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding support on my green card process
Great support from Dr. Arkell and his team. The green card is a complex immigration process and I was pleased with his guidelines and support. I recommend his services as my green card process never required any additional documents (request for evidence).
Posted by Mariya | April 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thank you!
I am beyond grateful to Jim Arkell and the Dunn Law Firm for all of their help with my NIW application. My petition was approved on the first attempt! Mr. Arkell and all of the law firm staff have done everything on time, always answering my questions, and accommodating for the numerous details I wan...
Posted by Sepehr | March 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Experienced and professional
I filed my I-140 NIW application with Dunn Law Fir, LLP. I had an amazing experience with the firm, specifically with Mr. Jim Arkell. My questions were responded to very fast by either Mr. Arkell or Ms. Kayla Clark. They cared a lot about my case, were aware of my concerns, and were very kind to re...
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Experience
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.
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
2020
Global Sport Business Journal
A Pareto Principle Analysis of the NBA: How Production Distribution Affects Team Success
2018
Journal of Accounting and Finance
It's Illegal!–Marijuana Related Businesses and the Accounting Profession
2018
National Law Review
Alienation of Affection Claims: Alaska, North Carolina and Beyond
2017
Global Sport Business Journal 5 (3), 38-51
A Pareto principle analysis of the NHL: Why ice hockey is the ultimate team game.
2017
National Law Review
United Airlines, Dr. Dao and Contract of Carriage
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How easy it is to get US Citizenship and become a Naturalized Citizen again for the 2nd time after renouncing it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023