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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Showing 41 - 45 of 96 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Aziz | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Great Lawyer

Attorney Jim has been absolutely phenomenal. His years of expertise and knowledge in the NIW cases has made my NIW petition process exceptionally smooth. Jim and his legal team at Dunn Law Firm (Kayla and Brittany) have been very thorough, extremely responsive and willfully guided me every step of t...he way from filling applications to case approval. I was fortunate enough to have their support during the whole process, leading to the positive outcome. I am genuinely grateful. Certainly, I wholeheartedly recommend Jim for his immigration services.

Posted by Abdelhai | March 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 NIW approval

My experience with Jim Arkell and his team was excellent. They navigated me through the NIW application process seamlessly, addressing all my queries promptly and professionally. If you're in need of immigration services, I highly recommend reaching out to the Arkell office to explore their services....

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...ow to position my case and whom to approach for letters of support. Their guidance and clarity of the stage of the case was also thorough. The firm staff are also very commendable; Kayla and Brittany were always quick to respond to my queries. I was presented with the case cover letter, and I was very satisfied with its content. The case was carefully researched, and the cover letter very well written. It came as no surprise that, only within two weeks of submission, the case was adjudicated favourably. I cannot recommend Mr Arkell and his firm enough.

Posted by AM | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

I am extremely pleased with the exceptional service provided by my lawyer, Mr. Arkell, during my I-140 immigration process. Their expertise, diligence, and professionalism were evident in every interaction. They navigated the complexities of the process with ease, ensuring a smooth and successful out...come. Their dedication to my case was commendable and I am grateful for their unwavering support. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking legal assistance in immigration matters. Five stars for their outstanding work! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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...rocess smooth and efficient!

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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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