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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 Arun | November 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My NIW got Approved
I hired Attorney Jim Arkel to handle my National Interest Waiver (NIW) application, and the experience was exceptional. Jim's expertise and personalized approach were evident throughout the process. He meticulously reviewed every aspect of my case, ensuring that all documents were prepared and submi...
Posted by Muhammad | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW I-140 petition
I am incredibly grateful to Jim Arkell Immigration Service for their outstanding support with my NIW I-140 petition. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Jim and his team were always available to answer my questions, guide me through every...
Posted by Ramanan | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful I-140 Approval
I am happy to share my experience working with Dunn Law Firm for my NIW I-140 petition. I was kept informed throughout the entire process, and their professionalism is commendable. Securing approval for my I-140 petition is no small feat, and I am grateful for the support I received. The team was inc...
Posted by Herbert | October 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful NIW EB2 Petition
I am immensely grateful to Jim Arkell and his team for their exceptional professionalism and expertise. They successfully filed my NIW petition with precision, ensuring all details were handled efficiently and on time. They also did majority of the heavy lifting in drafting the necessary letters and...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 Approval
I had the privilege of working with Mr. Arkell's team on my green card application through the National Interest Waiver (NIW) program. Their professionalism, organization, and responsiveness were outstanding throughout the entire process. I appreciated how promptly they addressed all my emails with i...
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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
2021
Immigration
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English
Legal Answers
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