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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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1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by Syed Qamar Abbas Shah | August 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW EB-2 I-140
I would like to give five stars to attorney Arkell team. Kayla was preparing my case for I-140 NIW petition. I was provided by the templates (only) of the reference letters which I forwarded to my referees, Kayla cross checked them before they sign the RLs. My referees were the top experts of the fie...
Posted by Benedicte | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Prompt, professional, and efficient support, for a successful application
I first had a call with Jim Arkell, who evaluated my case and provided relevant advice on which petition to file for a green card. He listened to my concerns, especially regarding all the fees that would need to be paid, and provided helpful and solutions (multiple payments). He and his team then pro...
Posted by Danielle | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very positive NIW experience!
Was great working with the Arkell team for our NIW EB2 green card applications. I was impressed by the final package they put together, and they were great in helping me decide who to ask for letters of recommendation. Was definitely worth the extra money to have them draft the recommendation letters...
Posted by Tharindu | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer to pursue an EB2 NIW green card!
I had an excellent experience applying for a green card based on an EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) thanks to Jim and the Dunn Law firm. Even though my field of experience/research was very specialized, Jim Arkell drafted an excellent NIW petition on my behalf, which eventually led to an approval!...
Posted by Larissa | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
NIW petition
I have a very great experience with Dunn Law Firm: Mr. Jim Arkell and Kayla Clark were taking care of my case. They were very professional and supportive, responded in a prompt manner with every questions I had. Also the services was affordable compare with other firms. The case was approved in less ...
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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?
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Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
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N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023