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 | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very pleased with the lawyer and firm

Mr. Jim Arkell has been absolutely great, after an initial phone conversation where the details about how exactly the green card petition process works , he immediately started working on it. The petition (I140) was accepted without any problems, and Mr. Arkell and colleagues were extremely respons...ive and great to work with. I definitely recommend Mr. Arkell.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent professional service

On the very strong recommendation of a friend who is a highly skilled professional, I retained the services of Dunn Law to assist with my petition for legal permanent residence in the summer of 2021. Jim Arkell was assigned to my case. He and his team guided me through a challenging process, patien...tly explaining the requirements, and answered my questions promptly. Jim was professional in his approach, thorough, patient, and respectful. He was committed to completing each step of the process well. I obtained my legal permanent residence within two years of his filing on my behalf. I strongly recommend him and Dunn Law for their experience and professional excellence in working with clients.

Posted by Shamal | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely Fast and Reliable Service

I filed our permanent residency applications through Dunn Law firm about 13 months ago and we received our green cards last week! No premium processing too. Obviously, filing green card application is a tedious process but the Dunn law firm was extremely helpful and quick to assist me. I had to reque...st immediate processing of I-140 due to a employment authorization requirement. The law firm directed me to right people immediately. Kayla, Brittany and everyone who assisted me were very helpful. I strongly recommend Dunn Law Firm for your immigration needs.

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.

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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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