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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 Madhav | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW petition
Jim is very responsive to any inquiries and helps guide through all the steps. He and his team helped me get the I 140 approved. Right now, I am just waiting for the interview from USCIS. It was great experience with Dunn Law. The service is more affordable than other law firms, I have recommended a...
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...
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great NIW support
Hired to support my I-140 application for a NIW green card as a finishing Ph.D. student in the USA. Jim is very knowledgeable on the case details and very attentive to any questions or concerns I had. He was willing to consider my specific situation and provide clear options forward. The entire proce...
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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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English
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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