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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 Syrga | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful I-140 Approval Thanks to an Amazing Legal Team
I’m incredibly grateful to the team at Dunn Law Firm—especially Mr. Arkell, Brittany, and Kayla—for their outstanding support throughout my I-140 petition process. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made this complex and stressful process feel manageable and clear. From...
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...
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 ...
Posted by Duarte | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW petition and adjustment of status application
Very grateful for the professional support with my successful NIW petition and adjustment of status application. Jim Arkell and his team were always available to answer all my questions, and answered even non-urgent questions within 24 hours, always consulting with a knowledgeable attorney as needed....
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
100% best team!
Mr. Arkell and his team have been incredibly helpful with my EB2 NIW case. They were highly responsive, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. I would wholeheartedly recommend them without hesitation!
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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