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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250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anura | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expert in NIW

I had a remarkably positive experience working with Jim Arkell and the rest of the Arkell Immigration Team. My case was handled expertly and efficiently from the first filing of the I-140 all the way through to the issuance of the green cards for my family and me. Jim showed great compassion and genu...inely cared about my case throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Jim Arkell to anyone who is considering filing for an NIW green card

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you Jim for your EXCELLENT help, support, and service

First of all, I want to thank Jim for all his great help and assistance: Jim has been assisting my family and me not only on multiple immigration issues but also helped me write a very strong cover letter to apply for a job. He and his brother Mr. Tom Arkell worked very hard on my case, which was ...very complicated. However, with their support and writing skills gave my family and me a quick pass to get the GREEN CARD in less than 9 months. They are a very professional, efficient, honest law firm, and they are so friendly as well. Overall they are great immigration representatives, and I have no hesitation to HIGHLY recommend anyone in need of a professional firm who knows exactly what they are doing in a very short time with an understanding of your feelings; as you know, immigration issues are a very painful process, where everyone, including myself, can feel really powerless and hopeless. However, they are always positive; with their support and encouragement will make you happy and hopeful. In addition, you can reach them very quickly via phone or email. They always responded to my phone calls and emails right away. Thank you so much again for your great services and help.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Positive experience with immigration thanks to Jim

My experience with the Jim Arkell and his immigration team was very positive. I am a senior doctoral student in engineering and initially reached out to the firm to inquire if petitioning for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) based on my credentials was viable. I was recommended by a friend that also ...had an excellent experience with Jim. After an initial consultation that was free of charge, I decided to retain his services to file the EB-2 NIW since his attorney fees were quite competitive. His team had a lot of experience in this area and provided me with all the steps/documents I needed to take to make a compelling case for my petition. My petition was approved within 9 months. I decided to retain his services again to file for an adjustment of status. Once again his advice at the time, such as including the public charge forms which were required at the time as well the decision to submit my medical records with my adjustment of status package helped USCIS reach a decision on my case fairly quickly (within 6 months). At no point in my journey did I receive any RFEs from USCIS,. Overall, I had a positive experience without any hiccups with Jim and his law firm. I would definitely recommend him to future clients.

Posted by Hesham | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks to Jim, I have my green card!

I am very pleased about the services I obtained from Dunn Law Firm as they helped me to obtain a National Interest Waiver and an adjustment of status to become a Legal Permanent Resident in the United States! Jim successfully got me my green card within 13-months of filing during the midst of the COV...ID-19 pandemic—starting from a J-1 visa for a visiting scholar. Jim was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He explained everything thoroughly and set reasonable expectations for the time it would take for me to obtain the necessary approvals once my petition was submitted. Jim is an outstanding client advocate, his attention to detail, and his knowledge of the law ensured that my petition for the NIW clearly highlighted and successfully articulated the reasons why I should be approved to remain in the United States--despite my only having 24 citations and not yet having a paper as a first author at the time of my application. I was also very pleased that Jim was available for urgent consultations and that he offered workable and knowledgeable solutions to various issues that popped up during USCIS's review of my paperwork. It is very nerve-wracking to be asked for additional documents without knowing what is happening at USCIS, but Jim was excellent at explaining the typical process and the various steps the reviewers go through when processing the paperwork. I hired Jim because of his reputation for having in-depth knowledge of the law and his vast experience helping individuals from varied research and academic backgrounds, and I am so happy that I trusted him with my entire immigration case. I am very pleased, happy, and satisfied with the service I received from Jim and the Dunn Law Firm, and I highly recommended his services to anyone wishing to obtain a NIW and adjustment of status to obtain a green card. I will, of course, be returning when it is time to apply for citizenship!

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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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