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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250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sepehr | March 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Experienced and professional

I filed my I-140 NIW application with Dunn Law Fir, LLP. I had an amazing experience with the firm, specifically with Mr. Jim Arkell. My questions were responded to very fast by either Mr. Arkell or Ms. Kayla Clark. They cared a lot about my case, were aware of my concerns, and were very kind to re...spond to any questions. Overall the work is professional without any delay. I am a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering. My case was approved without RFE at Nebraska Service Center.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW

I retained Dunn Law firm for my EB2-NIW petition after a recommendation from a friend. My petition was handled by Mr. Arkell and their paralegal Kayla Clark. While my application took over 2 years to get approved by USCIS, which is not by any means their fault, in the end the case was approved witho...ut any hiccups. During the whole time they were very patient and understanding, and answered to all my questions and concerns. I have recommended their service to family and friends, and I will continue doing so without hesitation.

Posted by Pragalv | March 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Approved NIW application

I retained the Dunn law firm for my NIW case. The primary lawyer for my case was Jim Arkell and the paralegal was Kayla Clark. My case was approved and both of them did a fantastic job from beginning to end in preparing my application and communicating with me. In fact, even before I signed the contr...act, Jim was very informative during a free telephone consultation which gave me the confidence to go ahead with the case. Thanks to Jim and his team, my NIW case is approved and I am very happy about it.

Posted by Dr. Nagy | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mr. Jim Arkell is one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever met.

I hired Mr. Jim Arkell for my case over one year ago to apply from J-1 to EB2-NIW green card after a strong recommendation from a friend to contact the Dunn law firm. I found Mr. Arkell as a very knowledgeable attorney about all the immigration steps. Additionally, he and his team, particularly Kayla... were very professional in drafting my NIW I-140 petition and AOS applications with all the supporting documents in a short time. I also found Mr. Arkell was very flexible and accessible to arrange phone calls with him regarding any advice or clarification for any step. Moreover, his expert advice greatly helped to get my EAD expedite approved to apply for a job. Recently, I got my I-140 petition approved within one year of filing in Texas, and I am currently waiting for the last step to get my green card. I strongly recommend Mr. Jim Arkell as one of the best experts/attorneys for EB2-NIW green card in the nation.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks to Mr Arkell for your excellent service

I had a wonderful experience working with Mr. Jim Arkell and the Arkell Immigration Team. I retained their office for purposes of preparing and filing my NIW application, which was approved in just 6 months by the Texas Service Center. Mr. Jim Arkell is extremely knowledgeable, prompt and responsive.... I felt well-informed throughout the process and, with the assistance of Mr. Arkell, the process was very smooth. I would recommend Mr. Arkell and Dunn Law Firm to anyone that is interested in applying for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) application, or needs any other form of immigrant assistance.

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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

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