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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 Tamara | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very good experience
Dunn Law firm was very helpful with my NIW application. Jim would answer all my questions thoroughly in multiple phone calls and would break everything down in a way that I can understand each step of the process. Thomas took over my case briefly and he was also very helpful with his advice andvery ...
Posted by C.Y.C | February 26, 2023 | Immigration
highly recommended Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding support from Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm in helping me with the EB2-NIW application. Their professionalism and expertise were invaluable throughout the entire process, and I am pleased to say that I could not have done it w...
Posted by Simon | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful Immigrant
I consulted Jim and his team sometime in 2020 and after our conversations, they agreed to take my case for the EB2-NIW category. The attorneys offered great guidance and properly filed my case. They knew what had to happen and guided me through the entire process. It took some time, but I am a happy ...
Posted by Kevin | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I was worried my NIW petition will be denied because of my weak profile. Jim proved me wrong, and I am so, so happy that he did.
Out of the dozen or so attorneys I reached out to for my EB2 NIW consultation last year, Jim was the only one to speak with me for over half-hour over the phone. His expert knowledge, down-to-earth honesty, and accessibility--not to mention the calm voice of his--led to me instantly terminating my th...
Posted by Dr. Maryane Oliveira | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I am very thankful
I am writing to share my excellent experience working with Arkell Immigration Team for my NIW petition, EB-2 category. The application went smoothly and it was approved in less than 6 months. They are very knowledgeable and they were very efficient in handling my case. I am very blessed to have them ...
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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
2020
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English
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N 400 application evidence?
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