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 anonymous | November 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend Mr Arkell for NIW cases

Mr. Jim Arkell did an outstanding job on my NIW case. Throughout the process, he spoke with me multiple times and clearly explained everything we needed to secure approval. His team was highly responsive, addressing my emails, questions, and concerns quickly and thoroughly. They assembled an exceptio...nally strong case in a short period of time, and I’m truly grateful for their expertise and support.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Absolutely recommend Dunn Law for EB-2 NIW

I am very much delighted that, my I-140 is approved in just 3 days. I absolutely recommend Dunn Law for several reasons: 1. Dun Law is expert in filling EB-2 NIW as they nicely orgranized my I-140's cover letter with necessary exhibits. 2. They are very prompt to respond emails. 3. They are afford...able for Ph.D. students compared to other immigration firms. 4. Mr. Jim Arkell is expert in I-140 and had a discussion with me and my spouse. 5. Dunn law team is professional regarding in organiztion of all the files.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Support for a Smooth NIW EB-2 Approval

I applied for the NIW EB-2 and was approved very quickly. Mr. Arkell clearly explained all aspects of the process and thoroughly addressed my questions during our online consultation. The entire process was incredibly smooth and straightforward—I honestly couldn’t have imagined it being this easy. ... Brittany and Kayla were also extremely helpful and responsive throughout. I truly appreciate the effort Mr. Arkell and his team put into making everything go so seamlessly. I would highly recommend Mr. Arkell and his team to anyone considering filing an NIW-related petition!

Posted by Noman | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2 NIW EXPERIENCE

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Jim Arkell and the team at DUN LAW for my NIW EB-2 petition, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the beginning, they were highly professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. Every question I had was addressed promptly, and their guidance... throughout the process was clear and reassuring. They prepared and submitted my petition exactly as promised, and thanks to their diligence and expertise, my I-140 was approved in just 28 days through premium processing. The entire process felt smooth and well-managed, which significantly reduced the stress of such an important step in my immigration journey. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell and the DUN LAW team to anyone seeking reliable and experienced legal support for their immigration needs.

Posted by Robert | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 Petition

Jim guided me throughout the entire I-140 petition process. This included 1:1 meetings to discuss the documents needed and what was required of me. He also ensured that I was constantly updated on the status via the online portal. If further documents were needed or any changes were made, he ensured ...I received that notice immediately.

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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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