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

251 Client Reviews

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Showing 166 - 170 of 222 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Nahui | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW

Mr. Arkell and his team were super helpful since the beginning, answering all my questions about the process. They were very careful to explain me how things and NIW process works. They took me all the way so it could be an easy process. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I was able to obta...in an approval from USCIS in less than three months, which was beyond my expectations. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Mr. Arkell and his team and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of immigration legal services.

Posted by Danielle | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very positive NIW experience!

Was great working with the Arkell team for our NIW EB2 green card applications. I was impressed by the final package they put together, and they were great in helping me decide who to ask for letters of recommendation. Was definitely worth the extra money to have them draft the recommendation letters... for us.

Posted by Ivan | March 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW petition approved for software engineer

It has been a total pleasure to work with Jim Arkell and his team. From the very beginning of our collaboration, everything was handled professionally. My emails with questions were answered promptly and provided great explanation to all my concerns. Kayla was a big help. As a result of their work, m...y EB2-NIW petition was approved without receiving a RFE. I will definitely recommend the firm to other people seeking to become a U.S. permanent resident.

Posted by Miguel | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW green card and AOS

I found out about Jim Arkell and the Dunn Law firm through a Google search, I’m glad I did. I first contacted his office on October 2021, after a brief phone interview, they informed me I had a good case and they encouraged me to apply for permanent residence. It took me a couple of months to prepar...e all the required documents. About a month after I submitted such documents, Mr. Arkell prepared a solid and compelling case. The NIW petition was filed on April 2022, and it was approved in August 2022. The AOS alongside with the EAD card and advanced parole petitions were filed on September 2022. I received my EAD card by December 2022 and the advance parole on January 2023. Finally, by March 2023 I already had my green card. Mr. Arkell and his team, particularly Kayla Clark, were extremely professional and helpful during the entire process. They always promptly replied to my emails with answers to my questions and concerns. I cannot recommend enough Mr. Arkell and the Dunn Law firm.

Posted by Khadanand KC | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card application

My lawyer promptly responded to the any issues I asked during the application (of permanent residency) submission process. And more importantly, he prepared all the required letters explicitly which saved my time a lot and reduced stress.

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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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