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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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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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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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