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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 Vivienne | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent experience!
I have worked with Mr. Arkell and his team for getting the green card. I have very positive experience in this process. At first, I have considered applying for NIW and EB1A in 2020 but Mr. Arkell mentioned about the low pass rate for EB1A at that time. So he helped me to file NIW first. With the pri...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 National Interest Waiver petition approved
Jim and his team got my I-140 National Interest Waiver petition approved without RFE! I am a Ph.D. candidate in the field of social science with less than 30 citations but with significant previous professional experience. Mr. Arkell and his team drafted a great cover letter to highlight my strength...
Posted by David | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
PHD Researcher
Jim went above and beyond in delivering exceptional support, unwavering guidance, and an unparalleled level of dedication throughout the entire journey of preparing my Green Card application. From the initial consultation to the final submission, their expertise and commitment were evident at every s...
Posted by Emmanuel | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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Spending several weeks searching for an a suitable attorney to hire for my case, I was eventually fortunate to find one after reading clients 's reviews about Dunn Law Firm. Without wasting time, I sent a mail to Jim Arkell that very night. The following morning, I tried to follow up and Jim reache...
Posted by Ross | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I-140 NIW EB-2 Green Card
Jim, Kayla, Rachel and Brittany were exemplary in their advice, guidance, and diligence assisting me in preparing my Green Card application. Their service was faultless. I would recommend anyone pursuing immigration to the US to engage their services.
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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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English
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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