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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 anonymous | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Experience for my I-140 petition
Arkell's team's work on my I-140 petition was incredible. Throughout the process, they provided clear guidance with prompt responses to my questions and comments. The team I worked with was highly responsive and consistently met deadlines for preparing the petition and support letters. The final peti...
Posted by Evandro | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 National Interest Waiver Application
Mr Jim Arkell and his brother, Mr Thomas Arkell, are very knowledgeable attorneys and behaved very professionally throughout the process. It started with an email consultation, followed by an evaluation of my CV and eligibility for NIW. I then followed up with a telephone call to help me understand h...
Posted by Cassio | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I got my EB-1A and EB-2 NIW approved smooth and efficient
I hired Jim to take care of my EB-1A and EB-2 NIW processes. Everything was explained in detail including the potential timelines. Everything went well and I got both approved. Now, I'm moving to the Adjustment of Status with them. I hope I get the green card soon. Thank you so much for making this p...
Posted by Daniele | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Service and Swift Approval with Dunn Law Firm
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jim Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm, specifically Kayla and Brittany, for my National Interest Waiver self-petition. From the outset, they were nothing short of exceptional. They played a crucial role in revising my documents, crafting a compelling pet...
Posted by Michele | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2 NIW, J1 WAIVER, I-485 Approved
My husband and I hired Mr. Arkell as our immigration lawyer. He and his team did a fantastic job in my NIW process, J-1 waiver, and filling my adjustment of status. I came to the United States under a J-1 visa. With the assistance of the Dunlaw firm, we obtained permanent residency for our family app...
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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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English
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