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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 Kevin | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I was worried my NIW petition will be denied because of my weak profile. Jim proved me wrong, and I am so, so happy that he did.
Out of the dozen or so attorneys I reached out to for my EB2 NIW consultation last year, Jim was the only one to speak with me for over half-hour over the phone. His expert knowledge, down-to-earth honesty, and accessibility--not to mention the calm voice of his--led to me instantly terminating my th...
Posted by Alio | August 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer. Expertise and Commitment.
Dunn Law Firm was indicated to me by a friend after I had a bad experience with my previous law firm. I made a contact with Mr. Jim Arkell by email which was answered by him immediately. After some remote meetings, we decided to work on an EB1-A petition. The entire process was made carefully by all ...
Posted by Ahmed | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW
I did my EB-2 NIW petition with Dunn Law Firm while doing my Ph.D. after being recommended by a friend of mine. My case was handled by Mr. Jim Arkel and his paralegal, Ms. Kayla Clark. My petition was approved very fast while I’m doing my Ph.D. and without any REF. The way that Jim and his team h...
Posted by Sara | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great service
I did my EB-2 NIW application with Mr. Jim Arkell and his paralegal Kayla Clark at Dunn Law-firm. They did a great job explaining the process, clarifying questions, and making sure the process run smoothly. They are very professional and knowledgeable, and their services are more affordable than thos...
Posted by Bhargav | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Straightforward, honest and prompt
Arkell's office helped me with my EB1B and AOS applications. Mr. Arkell provided me with his honest opinion from the beginning and his office delivered all the forms and required documentation in a timely manner. Kayla Clark was very clear and prompt with the email responses. Overall, I had a very po...
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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