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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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Showing 176 - 180 of 222 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Simon | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful Immigrant
I consulted Jim and his team sometime in 2020 and after our conversations, they agreed to take my case for the EB2-NIW category. The attorneys offered great guidance and properly filed my case. They knew what had to happen and guided me through the entire process. It took some time, but I am a happy ...
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely satisfied with the service provided for NIW and AOS
I contacted Attorney Jim Arkell for my green card and he clearly explained the necessary steps I should take, in the first free consultation call. His team is very fast in preparing documents. Once I did my part of the process, attorney's office prepared the documents within a week, which was awe...
Posted by Simon | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Competent, efficient, reliable
I retained Jim Arkell and his team for my NIW Green Card application, which has just been approved. The guidance and support provided when drafting the application package was invaluable. Jim also promptly responded to an RFE; the application was approved within less than a month afterward.
Posted by Farshad | December 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Happy with the services
My wife and I worked with Mr Arkell for our Green Card process and I am very happy with the services. He guided us through the timeline, and deciding when was not good and when was good to start the process. Helped me through preparing the materials, and many questions I had specific to my corner cas...
Posted by Hamid | December 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I just received my Green card
I want to thank Mr. Arkell and his great team for all they did throughout my application for Green card (NIW I-140 and I-485). He and his team are very friendly, supportive, and responsive.
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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