Jim Arkell

Jim Arkell

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bloomington, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL

About Jim

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specialize in Employment Based Visas, specifically EB-2 NIW, EB-1A and EB-1B

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Husch Blackwell

1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701

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Jim Arkell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

252 Client Reviews

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Showing 91 - 95 of 222 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Hari | May 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended attorney

Mr. Arkell is very knowledgable, helpful, supportive and highly professional attorney. It was a great pleasure to work with him on my immigration petition. I am very thankful to him and the team for their excellent services. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell and the team.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW

I had a great experience working with Jim and Kayla on my NIW application. They are very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, overall the best team you could have to guide you through this process. I am deeply grateful for their help and guidance which made this process smooth and efficient, ...and I would highly recommend working with them.

Posted by Ramesh | May 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1A and EB2-NIW

I am incredibly grateful to Mr. Jim Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm for their outstanding support and guidance throughout my immigration journey. Their expertise and knowledge in immigration law are truly commendable. They first helped me secure approval in the EB2-NIW category and later filed f...or my I-140 in the EB1A category, both of which were successfully approved. I just got approval on my I-485 as well. Their deep understanding of the complexities involved in these cases was evident every step of the way. In addition to their expertise, Mr. Jim Arkell and his team were always responsive and supportive. They promptly answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout the entire process, significantly reducing my stress and uncertainty. There were instances where they were working over weekends in order to file my petition on time. Furthermore, their services were very affordable, offering competitive rates without compromising on quality. Their transparency regarding fees and the value they provided made a significant positive impact on my experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Jim Arkell and Dunn Law Firm to anyone seeking immigration legal services. Their professionalism, dedication, and client-centered approach have been invaluable in helping me achieve my dream of obtaining a green card. Thank you, Jim Arkell, Kayla Clark and Brittany Martin, for your excellent service and for making this important milestone possible.

Posted by Dhruba | May 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Well established and experienced

Before starting the process of NIW petition, I was not sure if I should file or wait until a better credentials is built. At that time, I had only first authored publication with just two references. However, after consulting Dunn Law Firm, my mindset changed completely. Positive feedback from the la...wyer prompted me to file a petition and finally both me and my spouse got green card 17 months after filing the petition. Had I not been guided properly at that time, I would have been probably waiting to file till now. Whole process was seamless because of experienced team. It was such a great pleasure working with Jim and the whole team. Thank you so much.

Posted by Anja | May 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The team you want on your side

Jim, Kayla and Brittany were the dream team. They helped prepare my very unconventional EB2 NIW petition as a business professional with no citations and a niche background, which was smoothly approved in 2.5 months without an RFE. They also helped me file my I-485 and address all the documents neede...d for that. I am so grateful for their hard work, patience, and kindness through the whole stressful process. Thank you Jim, for helping me get my green card.

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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.

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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

2017

Global Sport Business Journal 5 (3), 38-51 A Pareto principle analysis of the NHL: Why ice hockey is the ultimate team game.

Languages

English

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