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

250 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ramanan | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful I-140 Approval

I am happy to share my experience working with Dunn Law Firm for my NIW I-140 petition. I was kept informed throughout the entire process, and their professionalism is commendable. Securing approval for my I-140 petition is no small feat, and I am grateful for the support I received. The team was inc...redibly thorough in preparing my petition and ensured that all the necessary documentation was in place. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the service and would highly recommend Dunn Law Firm to anyone seeking legal assistance with immigration matters.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 approved

I’m thrilled to share that my I-140 was approved, thanks to Dunn's law firm. From start to finish, Mr. Arkell’s team showed deep expertise, attention to detail, and responsiveness, making the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell and his team.

Posted by Ali | October 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 approved (this is an amazing team)

I had an awesome experience with Dunn Law for my I-140 petition. I talked to Jim Arkell directly twice, and he was super friendly, helpful, and accurate. The team was always quick to respond to emails and made sure everything was done right every step of the way. Payments were easy, and they really m...ade the process smooth. My case got approved in about ten months, which was great considering I’m a student in a non-STEM major. A lot of immigration lawyers wouldn't even take my case, even though I had publications and citations. But Jim, Kayla and Brittany and the team took it on with confidence and handled it professionally. I've already recommended Dunn Law to a bunch of friends, and everyone’s been happy working with them. Big thanks to Jim and the team for all their help!

Posted by Herbert | October 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful NIW EB2 Petition

I am immensely grateful to Jim Arkell and his team for their exceptional professionalism and expertise. They successfully filed my NIW petition with precision, ensuring all details were handled efficiently and on time. They also did majority of the heavy lifting in drafting the necessary letters and... documents. Throughout the process, they communicated clearly, answered my questions, and demonstrated a deep understanding and experience on legal procedures on immigration. Their dedication and strategic approach gave me confidence, and the positive outcome reflects their competence. I am grateful for their support and would confidently recommend them on such matters.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Jim is knowledgeable and trustable

I did my immigration process with this group and Jim was my attorney. They are details oriented, knowledge, and trustful. Jim put some time for me over the Zoom and explained about my concerns and questions. Very appreciated. I am super happy working with him.

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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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