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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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1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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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...
Posted by Syrga | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful I-140 Approval Thanks to an Amazing Legal Team
I’m incredibly grateful to the team at Dunn Law Firm—especially Mr. Arkell, Brittany, and Kayla—for their outstanding support throughout my I-140 petition process. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made this complex and stressful process feel manageable and clear. From...
Posted by Noman | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2 NIW EXPERIENCE
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Jim Arkell and the team at DUN LAW for my NIW EB-2 petition, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the beginning, they were highly professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. Every question I had was addressed promptly, and their guidance...
Posted by Robert | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 Petition
Jim guided me throughout the entire I-140 petition process. This included 1:1 meetings to discuss the documents needed and what was required of me. He also ensured that I was constantly updated on the status via the online portal. If further documents were needed or any changes were made, he ensured ...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Dr. Bidii Ngala
The level of professionalism by Jim Arkel and team was unmatched. He handled my NIW petition with Great abilities . I got my approval recently . Just to mention, his team especially Kayla was supportive in documents review and provided timely responses . I wouldn’t have imagined a better immigration...
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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