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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Posted by John | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Succesful EB1A petition

Jim Arkell and his legal team helped me with my employment-based EB1A and I-485 petitions that were approved recently. My case needed careful explanations to convey my work's impact accurately. Jim showed great care in understanding my work and credentials in the proper light and presented it compre...hensively. We received an RFE after the initial submission, to which Jim guided me to parse and lay more objective evidence persuasive enough to win our case. Jim and his team then carefully prepared the rebuttal, resulting in our approval. Jim is easy to work with and his academic and university experience gives him an edge in understanding each case based on its merits. His gentle demeanor and his understanding of my case were always reassuring. Kayla Clark was instrumental in helping me throughout and promptly submitting the petition and supporting documents. Brittany Joyner also helped me in the process. Previously, I also had a successful NIW petition filed by Jim and team that gave us an earlier priority date. I highly recommend Jim Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm to anyone looking for EB1A or EB2 based green card process. Thank you again Arkell and team for the huge help!

Posted by Emmanuel | July 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Immigration Services

I had doubts about applying for EB2-NIW, but Attorney Jim assured me that I should count on them to deliver my petition successfully if they took it up. That’s precisely what they did. Both professionally and credibly. They also have kind staff who are always available to attend to any questions you ...may have. If you are looking for credible experts for your immigration needs, look no further than Attorney Jim and Dunn Law.

Posted by Bulent | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

EB2 Visa Petition approved

Mr. Arkell was very candid with me from the beginning. He presented me with hard evidence and the road to follow for success. What I liked about his firm is they wouldn’t accept a hopeless case just for the sake of it. They simply wouldn’t accept some of my friends who hadn’t had what it would take ...for the road ahead. So no, they are not scamming people for money. They are timely, precise and always an email ahead. One thing I would have liked more may be a phone contact here and there. Constant correspondence via email (written evidence) carries more traction and momentum for the case. If you think you have what it takes for EB2, Mr. Arkell is the person cut out for it. They don’t promise you the moon just to walk out on you in the middle of the launchpad. So be real and honest, they will take care of the rest.

Posted by John | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

My experience with Mr. Arkell and his team was just smooth and great. Applying for and getting a green card takes time and needs lots of patience, so working with a well-experienced and communicative lawyers and team (Mr. Arkell!) is very important. Overall - I highly recommend them. Thank you for... helping me with this. - Strength: 1. Very communicative 2. highly experienced 3. friendly and kind staffs - Weakness: None

Posted by Anthony | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

EB-2 NIW Approval

Mr. Arkell is a very good lawyer who really understands the whole immigration process. I am glad I hired him for my EB-2 NIW application. I highly recommend him to anybody looking for an immigration attorney.

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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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