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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 anonymous | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Experience for my I-140 petition
Arkell's team's work on my I-140 petition was incredible. Throughout the process, they provided clear guidance with prompt responses to my questions and comments. The team I worked with was highly responsive and consistently met deadlines for preparing the petition and support letters. The final peti...
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...
Posted by Michele | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-2 NIW, J1 WAIVER, I-485 Approved
My husband and I hired Mr. Arkell as our immigration lawyer. He and his team did a fantastic job in my NIW process, J-1 waiver, and filling my adjustment of status. I came to the United States under a J-1 visa. With the assistance of the Dunlaw firm, we obtained permanent residency for our family app...
Posted by Sylvia | March 01, 2024 | Immigration
Excellent and Timely delivery
I consulted Jim for my Eb2 case, Jim and his team was very intentional in ensuring my case was approved. They responded to emails quickly and kept me informed at every stage of the application and my case was approved without any RFE, The monthly scheduled payments made it easier for me to afford the...
Posted by Andrew | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EB-1 and PR
Jim and his team helped with my EB-1 and PR applications. The advice was excellent, the support was quick, and the results were fantastic. Highly recommend for EB-1/EB-2 (filed as a backup) applications. They stand behind their work and it shows. Thanks again for all your help!
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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
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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