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 Pratikshya | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Seamless EB-2 NIW Process with Dunn Law Firm

I worked with Jim Arkell at Dunn Law Firm to file my EB-2 NIW (I-140), and the entire process was incredibly smooth. Jim and his team were fast, responsive, and always available to answer questions. They explained every step in detail, making the complex immigration process much easier to understand.... I truly appreciated their professionalism, clear communication, and efficiency throughout. I highly recommend Jim Arkell to anyone considering the EB-2 NIW route or any other immigration service.

Posted by Kwabena | April 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Smooth and Successful NIW Process with Dunn Law Firm

I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Jim Arkell at Dunn Law Firm on my National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the service I received. From our initial consultation through to the approval of my petition, Jim was incredibly professional, responsive, and k...nowledgeable about every aspect of the process. What stood out most was his attention to detail and the strategic way he approached my case. He took the time to understand my background and guided me in assembling a strong and well-organized petition. Jim and his team were prompt in their communication, always ready to answer questions, and made a complex process much more manageable. I highly recommend Attorney Arkell and Dunn Law Firm to anyone seeking a competent and trustworthy immigration attorney, especially for NIW and other employment-based petitions. Their expertise and dedication truly made a difference in my case.

Posted by Chibueze | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dr.

I am extremely pleased with the timely preparation of my I-140 by Jim and the subsequent approval of my NIW application in March 2025, having reached out for an inquiry only a couple months back (November 2024). Specifically, Jim (alongside Brittany and Kayla) kept the communication lines open thr...oughout the entire process, with timely responses to questions I had during the preparation stage. I sincerely appreciate their professional conduct and would recommend them!

Posted by Hossein | March 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Arkell and his team throughout my EB NIW petition process. From start to finish, the team was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions and guiding me throughout preparation of documents. I am very happy with the outcome and feel fortuna...te to have chosen them for this important process. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to petition for an EB NIW. Their expertise truly made a difference!

Posted by Tamrin | March 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

I am super impressed and pleased with Jim Arkell and his team. I have hired them for my NIW application. The team responded to all my enquiries within a timely manner and put together the whole application package within a month of me submitting all the documents. I was very impressed with the qualit...y of the petition. I highly recommend Dunn Law for EB2 NIW applications.

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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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