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

253 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2023 | Immigration

NIW petition

Mr. Arkell was very helpful during the NIW petition. I had a couple of productive phone meetings with him. My I-140 approval was obtained 2 months after submission.

Posted by Vivienne | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent experience!

I have worked with Mr. Arkell and his team for getting the green card. I have very positive experience in this process. At first, I have considered applying for NIW and EB1A in 2020 but Mr. Arkell mentioned about the low pass rate for EB1A at that time. So he helped me to file NIW first. With the pri...ority date secured from NIW, he later on filed EB1A for me in 2022 and it was successfully approved in 5 months as he expected. The I-485 was also a smooth experience, and I got my green card without interview in 50 days after filing. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell and his team.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 National Interest Waiver petition approved

Jim and his team got my I-140 National Interest Waiver petition approved without RFE! I am a Ph.D. candidate in the field of social science with less than 30 citations but with significant previous professional experience. Mr. Arkell and his team drafted a great cover letter to highlight my strength...s and carefully picked strong evidence to support my application. They were very supportive throughout the process!

Posted by Haider | October 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thank You!!

Arkel Team was available from the beginning, they were aware about my situation and both Jim and Tom helped me and made a lot of meetings with me to help me be aware about my situation and they were prepared well to support me all the time. Kayla Clark was a great help and she always kept in touch wi...th me and helped me in preparing my documents. Arkell teams make my dream come true.

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...r prompt communication and willingness to address all of my concerns and questions. They not only guided me through the complexities of the I-140 application but also provided valuable insights and strategies to increase my chances of success. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dunn Law Firm, my I-140 visa petition was approved, and I am now one step closer to achieving my American dream. This success would not have been possible without their support.

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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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