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 Wei | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and hardworking

I highly recommend Mr. Jim for anyone seeking expert legal assistance with their NIW application. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, deep knowledge, and dedication to my case. Mr. Jim guided me through every step of the process, ensuring that my petition was strong and well-pre...pared. Communication was always clear and prompt, and I felt confident knowing my case was in good hands. Thanks to their expertise, my NIW application was approved! I’m incredibly grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to refer Mr. Jim to anyone in need of immigration legal services.

Posted by MB | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thrilled to announce I-140 approval for NIW EB2 with Dunn Law!

I highly recommend Mr. Arkell and his team. My I-140 was recently approved, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their professionalism and efficiency. From the start, Mr. Arkell provided an accurate assessment of my NIW chances, and choosing to work with his team was an excellent decision. They were... highly responsive, addressing inquiries promptly-often within the same day-and kept me updated throughout the entire process. Their dedication and exceptional communication made the experience seamless. I am beyond satisfied with service I received and strongly recommend Dunn Law to anyone pursuing an NIW-EB2 petition.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend for NIW Legal Assistance

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Arkell on my NIW case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. He was incredibly attentive and genuinely cared about my case. He always responded to my questions promptly and provided clear, helpful answers. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, ...my case was approved much faster than the normal processing time. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell to anyone in need of NIW legal assistance. He is truly exceptional!

Posted by Lucas Abdala | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Totally recommended

I am very pleased with the assistance the Dunn Law team provided. They were incredibly patient in answering all my questions and went above and beyond to help me move forward with my application process. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in applying for an NIW petition.

Posted by Santosh | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional service and expertise for a smooth green card process

I had the pleasure of working with Jim Arkell from Dunn Law Firm for my green card application, starting from the I-140 filing all the way through to the I-485 process. Jim and his team were incredibly thorough and professional throughout the entire journey. As a plant evolutionary biologist with a ...PhD in Botany from China and originally from Nepal, this permanent residency is an important step for me to contribute my expertise and research experience to the United States in my field. Jim provided clear and actionable guidance at every stage of the process, ensuring that I submitted all required documents and stayed on track. He made sure I understood each step, alleviating any concerns I had along the way. Jim's attention to detail and responsiveness to my questions were much appreciated, and his expertise in handling complex immigration cases gave me confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend Jim Arkell and Dunn Law Firm to anyone seeking help with their immigration journey. His professionalism and commitment to clients made all the difference, and I'm grateful for his support in helping me achieve my goal of permanent residency.

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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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