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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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1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by John | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Succesful EB1A petition
Jim Arkell and his legal team helped me with my employment-based EB1A and I-485 petitions that were approved recently. My case needed careful explanations to convey my work's impact accurately. Jim showed great care in understanding my work and credentials in the proper light and presented it compre...
Posted by Van Si | July 15, 2024 | Immigration
Review on the Green Card application process
I was fortunate to know and work with Dunn Law Firm for my NIW green card application. On the first day, Jim Arkell was the first person from Dunn Law I contacted and shared all helpful information regarding the payments, documents, and timelines for the application process. Although the entire proce...
Posted by Emmanuel | July 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Immigration Services
I had doubts about applying for EB2-NIW, but Attorney Jim assured me that I should count on them to deliver my petition successfully if they took it up. That’s precisely what they did. Both professionally and credibly. They also have kind staff who are always available to attend to any questions you ...
Posted by Karina | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2-NIW
first reached out to Jim Arkell in 2019 when I was starting my PhD program and interested in the EB-2 NIW visa. I provided my resume, detailed my research experience, and outlined my future plans. Jim responded positively, noting that I was on the right track but needed more experience. Taking his a...
Posted by Ehsan | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommend Dunn Law Firm for NIW Assistance
I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Jim Arkell at Dunn Law Firm, who helped me secure approval for my National Interest Waiver (I-140). It took about several months to prepare all the necessary documentation under his guidance. Throughout the process, Mr. Arkell was not only positive but ...
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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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Legal Answers
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