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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 Gokberk Yar | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommend for NIW Services: Senior Software Engineer ML
I had an excellent experience working with Jim Arkell on my National Interest Waiver (NIW) case. He is extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly committed to clients' success. From start to finish, Jim Arkell made the complex process clear and manageable, providing expert guidance at every ...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very responsive and precise in their job
I worked with Mr Arkell's team to apply for my green card process through National Interest Waiver (NIW) program. They are very professional, organized and responsive. During the process, all my emails were responded very quickly with helpful information. The petition written by Mr Arkell was very pr...
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Responsive, Supportive, and Professional
Mr. Arkell is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional team (Kayla, Brittany, and the team). My I-140 petition has been approved. They were always responsive, supportive, and very knowledgeable. They guided me throughout every step of the process. The communication was always clear and professiona...
Posted by Temban | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience with Attorney Jim Arkell, who handled my National Interest Waiver (NIW) case expertly. His professionalism, expertise, and guidance ensured a successful outcome. Jim explained the process clearly, meticulously prepared my application, and addressed all...
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent, thoughtful approach
I successfully obtained my national interest waiver to apply for the green card, while I was based outside the US. They managed the whole process expertly and thoughtfully. There was a Request for Evidence issued. I understand that this is due to closer scrutiny being applied to NIW applicati...
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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