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

253 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service in giving the best solution

Mr. Jim Arkell and his amazing team had helped me, and my spouse go through all processes until we finally got our Green Card. The team was very approachable and always gave us very informative feedback promptly. They provided us valuable advice while we were facing any issues or hesitant situation. ...Overall, Mr. Arkell and all team are not only very helpful but also caring about their client's situation and always serving the client with the best solution.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Transparent, and Reliable Legal Support

From the very first day I contacted Dunn Law Firm, I was impressed by their timely, direct, and thorough communication. During my initial consultation, Attorney Arkell took the time to truly understand my situation with my employer and was transparent about my options, including the associated costs ...and expected timeline. Over the course of the two-year process to pursue my green card, the team remained consistently professional, respectful, and responsive. Their support made a complex and often stressful process much more manageable. I have recommended Dunn Law Firm to colleagues seeking immigration support, and I will continue to do so without hesitation. Their expertise and dedication are exceptional.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Quick NIW process and approval without RFE

Jim Arkell and team handled my NIW case and got my I140 approved. Process start to end with premium processing took about 5 months.

Posted by Esther | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Effortless NIW process with Arkell and his team

Before reaching out to Arkell, I was rejected by two other law firms who felt I needed more time to improve on my portfolio especially in regards to the number of my citations. Arkell felt otherwise and assured me I had a great case and he was willing to help file my NIW petition. True to his words, ...my petition was approved without an RFE. Just a side note, I am still in the PhD program with a year left for completion. I am super excited and grateful to the team for their efforts in making this a reality. Thank you!!

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer For US Green Card Application

Jim Arkell processed my green card I-140 petition successfully without RFE. I highly recommend Jim Arkell to anyone who needs immigration services.

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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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