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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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Posted by Saleh | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-National interest waiver petition
I applied for EB-NIW with the help of Jim Arkell, Thomas Arkell, and Dunn Law firm. I had a very positive experience and the results were beyond expectations - my case was approved in less than 6 months (start to finish). The team is very professional and they are up-to-date with the USCIS updates an...
Posted by C.Y.C | February 26, 2023 | Immigration
highly recommended Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding support from Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm in helping me with the EB2-NIW application. Their professionalism and expertise were invaluable throughout the entire process, and I am pleased to say that I could not have done it w...
Posted by Cedric | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW Green Card
Jim Arkell and his team guided and supported us through the NIW process. From day 1, he provided a very clear assessment of our probability of success and explained the process in a detailed manner. Kayla who was our day to day contact, was always very responsive and clear in her explanations. We...
Posted by Nikolai | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent experience with obtaining Green Card
I am so happy that I chose Mr. Jim Arkell for my immigration process. Mr. Jim Arkell and Dunn Law Firm helped me to obtain my National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card. He and his team are truly passionate about their job and provide the best service to the client. My case was approved very quickly,...
Posted by Marta Celorrio | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green Card process
Dunn firm has been very helpful throughout my entire GC process. They have been very responsive of my emails and questions. With them, the process went smooth and successful! Thank you Jim and Kayla
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2014 - 2019
Assistant Professor, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
2003 - 2014
Professor, Shenzhen University School of Law
2002 - 2021
Of Counsel, Dunn Law Firm
Won the Appeal
Won the Appeal
Jury Verdict in favor of Client. Upheld on Appeal.
Jury Verdict in favor of Client.
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
2021
Immigration
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Immigration
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How easy it is to get US Citizenship and become a Naturalized Citizen again for the 2nd time after renouncing it?
05 May 2025
Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
05 May 2025
N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023