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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5.0 /5.0

251 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very responsive and precise in their job

I worked with Mr Arkell's team to apply for my green card process through National Interest Waiver (NIW) program. They are very professional, organized and responsive. During the process, all my emails were responded very quickly with helpful information. The petition written by Mr Arkell was very pr...ofessional and accurate. It was written in a convincing and technical way that resulted in approval of my case. I highly recommend this team for the path of obtaining your green card.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsive, Supportive, and Professional

Mr. Arkell is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional team (Kayla, Brittany, and the team). My I-140 petition has been approved. They were always responsive, supportive, and very knowledgeable. They guided me throughout every step of the process. The communication was always clear and professiona...l. I genuinely appreciate their effort and expertise and recommend working with him to my colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent, thoughtful approach

I successfully obtained my national interest waiver to apply for the green card, while I was based outside the US. They managed the whole process expertly and thoughtfully. There was a Request for Evidence issued. I understand that this is due to closer scrutiny being applied to NIW applicati...ons these days. I was however slightly concerned that some of the letters of support I had provided could have more thoughtfully anticipated this and addressed it. However, the RFE response provided by Dunn Law was superb and my I-140 petition was approved within weeks. Very highly recommend Dunn Law and Jim Arkell's team.

Posted by Prince | July 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

National Interest Waiver

I am delighted with the services Mr. Arkell and his team rendered to me when I applied for the national interest waiver. They were beneficial in collating the required documents from the start until the time of filing. The process was very smooth with no hindrance. Ultimately, my NIW recently got app...roved, and I am on my to becoming a permanent resident of the United States, all thanks to Mr. Arkell and his team.

Posted by Thivanka | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Succesful NIW EB2 petition

I am thrilled to share that my NIW EB2 petition was recently approved, thanks to the exceptional work from Jim Arkell and his legal team at Dunn Law Firm. My case required detailed and insightful explanations to clearly convey the significance of my work. Jim and his team took the time to thoroughly ...understand my work and credentials, comprehensively presenting my case. Jim’s extensive academic and university experience gave him a unique edge in evaluating my case on its merits. The team’s deep understanding was consistently reassuring throughout the petition process. I would like to extend special thanks to Kayla Clark for her crucial role in promptly submitting the petition and supporting documents and to Brittany Joyner for her invaluable assistance. I highly recommend Jim Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm to anyone pursuing an EB1 or NIW EB2-based green card. Thank you, Jim and team, for your outstanding support and dedication.

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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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