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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 UTPAL | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I140 petition for NIW(Mechanical Engineeing)
I earned my bachelor's degree in Bangladesh and MS in mechanical engineering from Italy. I am currently doing PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. When they wanted to take my case for the I140 petition, I had only 4 citations and 4 journal papers. I had 18 citations when the ...
Posted by Emmanuel | July 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Immigration Services
I had doubts about applying for EB2-NIW, but Attorney Jim assured me that I should count on them to deliver my petition successfully if they took it up. That’s precisely what they did. Both professionally and credibly. They also have kind staff who are always available to attend to any questions you ...
Posted by John | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommend
My experience with Mr. Arkell and his team was just smooth and great. Applying for and getting a green card takes time and needs lots of patience, so working with a well-experienced and communicative lawyers and team (Mr. Arkell!) is very important. Overall - I highly recommend them. Thank you for...
Posted by Evandro | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 National Interest Waiver Application
Mr Jim Arkell and his brother, Mr Thomas Arkell, are very knowledgeable attorneys and behaved very professionally throughout the process. It started with an email consultation, followed by an evaluation of my CV and eligibility for NIW. I then followed up with a telephone call to help me understand h...
Posted by Ehsan | October 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thanks a Million Arkel
I am absolutely thrilled to share my outstanding experience with the Dunn Law Firm and the incredible support they provided in securing my I-140 approval for the United States. I cannot express my gratitude enough for their exceptional service. Throughout the entire process, I was impressed by thei...
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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
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Immigration
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English
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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