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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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1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
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Posted by Anibal | December 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Permanent Resident Card process
It was a pleasure to have chosen Dr. Jim Arkell and his Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm for my permanent resident card application. Since the beginning, when filling I-140 all the way through the notification of I-485, the process was smooth and with a kind and personal touch as being availa...
Posted by Santosh | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional service and expertise for a smooth green card process
I had the pleasure of working with Jim Arkell from Dunn Law Firm for my green card application, starting from the I-140 filing all the way through to the I-485 process. Jim and his team were incredibly thorough and professional throughout the entire journey. As a plant evolutionary biologist with a ...
Posted by Arun | November 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My NIW got Approved
I hired Attorney Jim Arkel to handle my National Interest Waiver (NIW) application, and the experience was exceptional. Jim's expertise and personalized approach were evident throughout the process. He meticulously reviewed every aspect of my case, ensuring that all documents were prepared and submi...
Posted by Muhammad | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
NIW I-140 petition
I am incredibly grateful to Jim Arkell Immigration Service for their outstanding support with my NIW I-140 petition. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Jim and his team were always available to answer my questions, guide me through every...
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Successful NIW process
I am writing this review with the hopes that individuals with a similar case to mine looking to achieve a positive outcome can rely on this since I did rely on reviews. They are very organized. They demonstrated a thorough knowledge of my case and prepared an excellent case. They are also very organi...
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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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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