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 Tharindu | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer to pursue an EB2 NIW green card!

I had an excellent experience applying for a green card based on an EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) thanks to Jim and the Dunn Law firm. Even though my field of experience/research was very specialized, Jim Arkell drafted an excellent NIW petition on my behalf, which eventually led to an approval!... The NIW/EB1A practice manager Kayla Clark managed the whole I-140 and I-485 application process with efficiency and utmost professionalism. My wife and I were able to complete the I-485 process with ease thanks to Kayla! I started this process while I was a graduate student, and the lawyer fees were very reasonable. Given my financial constraints at the beginning of the application process, I was especially glad for the ability to pay it all in installments. Everything that was required from me was made clear upfront so there was minimal confusion and it was very easy to get everything completed. Jim and Kayla were very responsive to my questions and requests for updates throughout this 2 year process. For example, while my I-140 was pending longer than expected, I was able to work with Jim/Kayla to apply for premium processing once it became available. Additionally, I was able to obtain a practice green card interview once our adjustment of status cases were scheduled for an interview at a USCIS field office. While applying for permanent residency can be a daunting process, I had a wonderful experience working with Jim, Kayla and the Dunn Law firm. They were very supportive, responsive and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend Jim (and the Dunn Law firm) for anyone interested in pursuing an employment based green card through the EB2 NIW or EB1A route!

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2022 | Immigration

AMAZING!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will give them ten stars if I can!!!

I am a research associate with a master's degree and 2 years of working experience in the Cell and Gene Therapy field. I got my NIW case approved in 3 months! Thanks to Mr. Jim Arkell! He is amazing, patient, and very friendly. I was very anxious about the case and called him several times with the s...ame questions, but he is always there for me and showed his patience! He is the BEST BEST BEST attorney I have ever met. Without him, I don't know what I can do to get my NIW green card. Thank you, Mr. Jim Arkell and I HIGHLY recommend him and his team for NOW! They are experts. They made my 12-year dream become true!

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

Jim Arkell helped me through entire Green card process. Before I started work with him I asked couple different attorney about my case and they gave me wrong information. He spent his time with me for every single words on the petition and he has very professional team to help. Kayla is very fast and... responsive. %100 will be recommended if you need an immigration attorney.

Posted by Angelo | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW

I did my NIW petition with Dunn Law Firm after being recommended by a friend of mine. Jim and his team (Kayla, Rachel, Stacy) were great!!! They did an amazing work and with their guidance, the process was smooth and anxiety-free. They proved to me that they are dedicated to this cause and that they ...care about their clients. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Mina | September 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing, Thoughtful, and Knowledgeable

Mr. Jim Arkell prepared my I-140 (NIW) application. He gave me an honest and confident evaluation before accepting my case. It was obvious from that first moment that he is an expert and experienced professional in the field. He did a great job preparing my case. Kayla, from his group, was also a gre...at help and amazingly prompt in communicating and answering my questions and concerns via email or phone. They provided guidance on preparing all the necessary documents. When the final draft and forms were sent to me to review, it was evident that they put real time and effort into preparing those documents. Everything was almost errorless. They did a great job preparing the petition on my behalf, in a quite short time. When my I-140 got approved, I decided to move forward with them for filing I-485 as well. Again, they were fast but precise in preparing the adjustment of status documents. Recently I received my Permanent Resident card. The whole process from start to finish took less than a year. I highly recommend Mr. Jim Arkell and his group. He is very knowledgeable, experienced, and trustworthy and that's what you need for such immigration processes.

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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

Activity

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