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

250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Benedicte | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Prompt, professional, and efficient support, for a successful application

I first had a call with Jim Arkell, who evaluated my case and provided relevant advice on which petition to file for a green card. He listened to my concerns, especially regarding all the fees that would need to be paid, and provided helpful and solutions (multiple payments). He and his team then pro...vided me with a comprehensive agreement for a very reasonable fee that would include support for preparing and filing an NIW petition, and refiling for free in case the first petition got rejected, as well as support for forms I-485, I-131, and I-765. I then worked with his team to prepare and file the NIW petition. I could tell their expertise with managing such cases! They provided me with helpful templates for the letters of support, a flowchart highlighting all the steps of the petition process from start to finish, and they even have a website for you to upload your personal info and documents important for filing all the petition forms. I also really appreciated working with the Arkell team; they are super responsive, very supportive all along the process, help manage the multiple payments swiftly, and work very efficiently (the slowest part of my application process was me gathering letters of support). With their support, USCIS approved my petition 3 months after it was filed! Getting my green card was a necessity for my career plans, and I could not be more grateful for the Arkell team's indefectible support all along!

Posted by Laura | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW approved with a low citation number

I had a great experience with Jim Arkell and Dunn Law Firm. They handled my NIW case with expertise and professionalism. They were always quick to answer my questions and explain the process. I appreciate their hard work and dedication to my case. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs imm...igration services.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Support and Expertise in Handling of My NIW Petition

I appreciate Mr. Jim Arkell's exceptional support in handling my NIW petition. His professionalism, knowledge, and efficiency were evident throughout the process. I am grateful for his guidance, prompt responsiveness, and clear explanations, which greatly reduced my stress. Mr. Arkell's expertise in ...NIW petitions and genuine concern for his clients were invaluable. Thanks to his dedication, my petition was approved successfully. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell for his outstanding support and expertise as an immigration attorney.

Posted by Arash | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My EB2-NIW case with Jim Arkell

I hired Jim for my EB2-NIW application, and adjustment of status. He closely follows and monitors the USCIS’s ongoing and future status and law changes. This makes him knowledageble and confident about the decisions he makes on a case. In addition, he makes himself available for his clients and you ...can always schedule meetings with him to go through the details of your case and discuss your concerns. His petitions are of high quality and the Arkell team’s work in general is very organized and timely. I highly recommend Jim Arkell.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW I-140

I retained Dunn Law Firm (Arkell Immigration Team) regarding my NIW I-140 petition. Mr. Jim Arkell and his team helped me with all the processes related to I-140, and I enjoyed working with them. I found Mr. Jim Arkell very helpful and knowledgeable when I interacted with him. He prepared a strong pe...tition for my case, and I recently got my approval without any RFE.

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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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