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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 Larissa | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
NIW petition
I have a very great experience with Dunn Law Firm: Mr. Jim Arkell and Kayla Clark were taking care of my case. They were very professional and supportive, responded in a prompt manner with every questions I had. Also the services was affordable compare with other firms. The case was approved in less ...
Posted by Ahmed | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW
I did my EB-2 NIW petition with Dunn Law Firm while doing my Ph.D. after being recommended by a friend of mine. My case was handled by Mr. Jim Arkel and his paralegal, Ms. Kayla Clark. My petition was approved very fast while I’m doing my Ph.D. and without any REF. The way that Jim and his team h...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW petition - Great lawyer and team
I am happy, finally my I-140 petition was approved. Jim and his team (Kayla, Rachel, Stacy) are great, they know exactly what I should do. Now, I am just waiting for the the adjustment of status. The lawyer fee is very reasonable. I will work with them again in the future. I highly recommend them.
Posted by Caleb | June 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW petition
Jim Arkell was recommended to me by one of my friends who has used the Dunn law firm for his NIW petition. The recommendation was a highly positive one. After much research of my own, I decided to go with the Dunn law firm for my NIW petition. My experience was very positive. Right from the beginning...
Posted by Lucian | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB2-NIW
I have filed an EB2-NIW petition with Jim Arkell after two of my colleagues recommended Dunn Law Firm. My I-140 was recently approved without any issues. I had an excellent experience working with Jim Arkell and his paralegals, Kayla Clark and Rachel Claveria. The preparation of the case was very smo...
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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
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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?
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Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
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N 400 application evidence?
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