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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 Adam | February 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The process of achieving permanent residence sucked a little bit less.
I hired Jim Arkell on retainer for I-140 and I-485 immigration. My process started in the beginning of 2022 and I recieved my green card February 2024 (EB-2) category. Preparing all the documents is indeed a tedious process leading to many questions. Jim and team where available at all times answerin...
Posted by Kit | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing immigration lawyer!
Jim, and his team Kayla and Brittany, did an amazing job in helping me in getting a green card. There were a lot of uncertainties for me at the start but the team was very helpful, clear and transparent in explaining the process. They were very responsive and answered every question I had and made th...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Mechanical engineer
Provided very explicit instructions to complete the application. Any questions/concerns/clarifications we had during the application preparation, even waiting for the action by the USCIS, were promptly responded to.
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Easy and reliable
I chose to work with Mr. Arkell and his team based on recommendations from other colleagues. The process was simple. We only had a 10-minute phone conversation, and the rest was conducted over email. Communication back and forth was efficient. The process was clearly laid out. His methodology for dea...
Posted by HEA | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW and AoS are approved
Exciting news – I am now a permanent resident of the United States! I am thrilled with the exceptional services provided by the Dunn Law Firm. The immigration team's adeptness at simplifying and streamlining the entire process, from filing an NIW application to managing Adjustments of Status, has lef...
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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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Legal Answers
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