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

255 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 45 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Chuan | July 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and professional lawyer for EB1a petition

I really appreciate Mr. Jim Arkell's professional help for my EB1a petition, especially in drafting and completing my petition letter. Since my case is not strong enough, and the difficulty of the NSC center is relatively high, I had no confidence in the approval of EB1a. Mr. Jim Arkell helped me un...earth a lot of important evidence in support of my petition which I think ultimately played a decisive role in the review process. With the help of Mr. Jim Arkell, I have passed NIW before, and decided to sprint to eb1a last year. After getting to know my basic situation with Jim on the phone, I started to prepare the materials as required. To strengthen my argument, Jim asked again for more details on my research in February of this year, and then after requiring a revised reference letter, he helped me file my petition in March of this year. I thought the application process would take at least 7 months, but I didn't expect it to be approved in about 3 and a half months. Also, I would like to thank Kayla Clark for being professional, patient and very responsible. Overall, I had a pleasure experience with the team at Dunn Law Firm, and Five-star recommendation!

Posted by Benedicte | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Prompt, professional, and efficient support, for a successful application

I first had a call with Jim Arkell, who evaluated my case and provided relevant advice on which petition to file for a green card. He listened to my concerns, especially regarding all the fees that would need to be paid, and provided helpful and solutions (multiple payments). He and his team then pro...vided me with a comprehensive agreement for a very reasonable fee that would include support for preparing and filing an NIW petition, and refiling for free in case the first petition got rejected, as well as support for forms I-485, I-131, and I-765. I then worked with his team to prepare and file the NIW petition. I could tell their expertise with managing such cases! They provided me with helpful templates for the letters of support, a flowchart highlighting all the steps of the petition process from start to finish, and they even have a website for you to upload your personal info and documents important for filing all the petition forms. I also really appreciated working with the Arkell team; they are super responsive, very supportive all along the process, help manage the multiple payments swiftly, and work very efficiently (the slowest part of my application process was me gathering letters of support). With their support, USCIS approved my petition 3 months after it was filed! Getting my green card was a necessity for my career plans, and I could not be more grateful for the Arkell team's indefectible support all along!

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

NIW I-140

I retained Dunn Law Firm (Arkell Immigration Team) regarding my NIW I-140 petition. Mr. Jim Arkell and his team helped me with all the processes related to I-140, and I enjoyed working with them. I found Mr. Jim Arkell very helpful and knowledgeable when I interacted with him. He prepared a strong pe...tition for my case, and I recently got my approval without any RFE.

Posted by Adarsh | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service and highly recommend for EB1A green card applications

When I applied for my green card under my employer's sponsored EB1B category, the lawyer hired by my employer did a terrible job putting together my application. Even though I had good credentials, the inefficient way of putting up an application resulted in my I-140 application being rejected immedi...ately (even without an RFE). In simple terms, they compiled a 3-4 page letter to USCIS describing my application and this letter was in any way compelling. Immediately following this rejection, I decided to put a second application under the EB1A category and Jim Arkell was highly recommended by a colleague at work. Jim and his team meticulously prepared the application and assisted in every step including recommendation letters supporting my EB1A application (which my previous lawyers did nothing). Jim and his team drafted a case letter that was 15 pages or more mentioning every bit of my accomplishment and supporting documents for the case. In the end, my EB1A application was approved (without any RFE). Having a good (or great) lawyer as Jim will definitely pave the way to a successful green card application.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent professional service

On the very strong recommendation of a friend who is a highly skilled professional, I retained the services of Dunn Law to assist with my petition for legal permanent residence in the summer of 2021. Jim Arkell was assigned to my case. He and his team guided me through a challenging process, patien...tly explaining the requirements, and answered my questions promptly. Jim was professional in his approach, thorough, patient, and respectful. He was committed to completing each step of the process well. I obtained my legal permanent residence within two years of his filing on my behalf. I strongly recommend him and Dunn Law for their experience and professional excellence in working with clients.

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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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