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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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Location
Husch Blackwell
1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Communication Style (62)
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Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great work on my NIW
Jim's team did an excellent job on my NIW. Jim spoke with me very patiently during the consultation, and they gave me a very reasonable price. The team has been very professional and responsive. There's one incident where they filed my petition before I could review it, but it turned out fine. I got ...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable & Promptness!
I am very glad of making the decision of going with Jim Arkell (Dunn Law Firm) for I140 NIW application. Team was very prompt in communication, answered everything in detailed and I would say they know how to handle case! It took only one week for petition submission after submitting all required doc...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Support for a Smooth NIW EB-2 Approval
I applied for the NIW EB-2 and was approved very quickly. Mr. Arkell clearly explained all aspects of the process and thoroughly addressed my questions during our online consultation. The entire process was incredibly smooth and straightforward—I honestly couldn’t have imagined it being this easy. ...
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW STEM
Despite very strict adjudication trends from USCIS Dunn Firm was able to promptly receive my I140 approval and addressed issues arises by officers via RFE. Excellent service, rapid response to queries and very professional in all interactions, highly recommended .
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A professional and honest team!
I can't recommend enough working with Jim and his team. They were incredibly competent and professional in handling my EB2 I-140 application with a direct approval without RFE. The entire process was very smooth and they remained honest throughout. I look forward to working with them again for my A...
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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