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Jim Arkell
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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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Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
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Husch Blackwell
1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by Indri | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
green card application
Green card application was very confusing, complicated and a lot of misinformation, particularly regarding the applicant citizenship. Dr Arkel team, especially Kayla, was helping me through this process. They are very professional and guide me in completing all document that are needed for the appli...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Research Engineer
I hired Jim and his team to file my NIW application. They provide me with a template that made the entire process run seamlessly. I got the impression that Jim is highly experienced, and has a track record of success while representing his clients, as an immigration lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best cost-benefit service!
Mr. Arkell and Ms. Kayla were fundamental in the approval and receipt of the green cards for myself and my wife. The quality of his work, the prompt responses, the clarity on answering questions and unbeatable cost-benefit make Mr. Arkell and his team the best I know. I definitely recommend him to ev...
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent service for EB2-NIW petition
Mr. Arkell and his team provide an excellent service for my Eb2-NIW petition. As of 2022-2023, the cost is better than some other firm that is "more popular" while the quality of service is very good. Mr. Arkell and his team are always very responsive, and I feel fully supported in the process. I'd r...
Posted by Erixhen Sula | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW EB-2
By far the best in the business! I found myself in a challenging situation as my J-1 program was ending, and Jim Arkell provided me with guidance on how to proceed. Whenever I reached out via email, Jim was consistently available to provide me with the precise information I needed. Despite having a s...
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Experience
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.
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
2020
Global Sport Business Journal
A Pareto Principle Analysis of the NBA: How Production Distribution Affects Team Success
2018
Journal of Accounting and Finance
It's Illegal!–Marijuana Related Businesses and the Accounting Profession
2018
National Law Review
Alienation of Affection Claims: Alaska, North Carolina and Beyond
2017
Global Sport Business Journal 5 (3), 38-51
A Pareto principle analysis of the NHL: Why ice hockey is the ultimate team game.
2017
National Law Review
United Airlines, Dr. Dao and Contract of Carriage
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How easy it is to get US Citizenship and become a Naturalized Citizen again for the 2nd time after renouncing it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023