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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 anonymous | January 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional EB-1A Attorney – Strongly Recommended
We had an outstanding experience working with Jim and his team for our EB-1A petition, and I strongly recommend him to anyone pursuing an extraordinary ability case. From the very beginning, Mr. Jim Arkell took the time to clearly explain each EB-1A criterion, helped us honestly assess where my prof...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A quick EB1A approval
I started working with this team since my NIW petition. I got the approval notice about 6 months after submission. An absolute pleasure experience! Once my NIW priority date came closer, I decided to apply EB1A. Continuously, I certainly chose to work with the team. Following speaking to Mr. Ark...
Posted by Sally | December 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Mr. Arkell and the team did a great job They were so helpful and very responsive
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful for my EB-1A approval thanks to Jim Arkell and Team
Working with Jim Arkell and his team was one of the best decisions I made for my EB-1A petition. From the very beginning, I had an exceptional experience, starting with a face-to-face consultation where Mr. Arkell personally reviewed my case and provided clear, honest advice, something not often offe...
Posted by SATYAM | December 15, 2025 | Immigration
“Excellent Experience with Dunn Law Firm – NIW Approved”
Excellent experience with Dunn Law Firm. My NIW application was approved, and the entire process was smooth and well organized. Special thanks to Attorney Jim Arkell for his expertise, clear guidance, and attention to detail. Highly professional and responsive team. Strongly recommend!
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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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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