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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 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 TASKIN | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Pleased
Mr. Jim Arkell’s expertise is truly exceptional. My case was completed with great care, and the quality of the final work exceeded my expectations and was very precise. His team was both friendly and highly responsive throughout the process. They adhered closely to the plan and offered support along ...
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
2021
Immigration
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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