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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 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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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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