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 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...ecommend anyone looking for an EB2-NIW petition contact Mr. Arkell and seek his assistance.

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...trong profile, obtaining the I-140 in no time is undoubtedly attributed to Jim Arkell's expertise.

Posted by David | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

PHD Researcher

Jim went above and beyond in delivering exceptional support, unwavering guidance, and an unparalleled level of dedication throughout the entire journey of preparing my Green Card application. From the initial consultation to the final submission, their expertise and commitment were evident at every s...tep. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse Jim, Kayla, and Brittany for anyone embarking on the path of immigration to the US. Their competence, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients make them the ideal choice for navigating the intricacies of the immigration process successfully. My Green Card approval owes much to their exceptional service, and I am incredibly grateful for their support.

Posted by Emmanuel | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dr

Spending several weeks searching for an a suitable attorney to hire for my case, I was eventually fortunate to find one after reading clients 's reviews about Dunn Law Firm. Without wasting time, I sent a mail to Jim Arkell that very night. The following morning, I tried to follow up and Jim reache...d out to me having gone through my CV, encouraging me to go ahead with my plan of applying for I-140 NIW. Though the process of gathering required document was eventful however, with the support of Jim and his para legal team, my case was submitted and to my surprise, within 55days of submission, I got an approval notice. ..If you are looking for an attorney to hire, I will strongly recommend Jim Arkell .

Posted by Maria | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Permanent residency USA

Mr. Arkell and his team at the law firm are very helpful, very professional, and they care about their clients. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to apply for permanent residency.

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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

Activity

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