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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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Absolutely recommend Dunn Law for EB-2 NIW

I am very much delighted that, my I-140 is approved in just 3 days. I absolutely recommend Dunn Law for several reasons: 1. Dun Law is expert in filling EB-2 NIW as they nicely orgranized my I-140's cover letter with necessary exhibits. 2. They are very prompt to respond emails. 3. They are afford...able for Ph.D. students compared to other immigration firms. 4. Mr. Jim Arkell is expert in I-140 and had a discussion with me and my spouse. 5. Dunn law team is professional regarding in organiztion of all the files.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great work on my NIW

Jim's team did an excellent job on my NIW. Jim spoke with me very patiently during the consultation, and they gave me a very reasonable price. The team has been very professional and responsive. There's one incident where they filed my petition before I could review it, but it turned out fine. I got ...approved within one month of my PD.

Posted by Tiit | March 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expedient and successful immigrant petition experience!

Mr. Arkell and his team first worked on my behalf to file my O-1 visa application and he was so thorough that it seems no rock was left unturned. The application was in fact so thorough that he was able to successfully file for I-140 immigrant petition for ailien worker based mostly on my O-1 visa a...pplication, which albeit expedited, was approved in less than the expected 15 business days. After the successful outcome of my O-1 visa, Mr. Arkell was very positive and enthusiastic about the successful outcome of my subsequent immigrant petition. To summarize, Mr. Arkell is competent, thorough and honest about what's possible and what's not. My experience has been worth every penny!

Posted by David | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Affordable, Clear, Timely, and Trustworthy Attorney and Law Firm

Prior to consulting Mr. Arkell, I already received positive information about him and his law firm (Dunn Law Firm). It was no surprise that I had a positive experience with him. He and his team were knowledgeable and professional regarding NIW and immigration, which made me feel confident in my appli...cation at every stage of the processes. They were always available, friendly, and timely with their services (including scheduling, requests, and response) to me. Mr. Arkell and team were very detailed and unequivocal with requests and advice, including requests for and advice on NIW and AOS processes and documents. They were very honest with their fees, which were very affordable relative to other firms. There were no hidden fees— what we agreed on in the beginning was what I paid. I’m glad I chose Mr. Arkell and his law firm for my NIW and green card applications. I appreciate their dedication, efforts, and flexibility in every step of my application processes. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking an immigration attorney’s service!

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Successful NIW process

I am writing this review with the hopes that individuals with a similar case to mine looking to achieve a positive outcome can rely on this since I did rely on reviews. They are very organized. They demonstrated a thorough knowledge of my case and prepared an excellent case. They are also very organi...zed and efficient. They demonstrated great creativity and innovation. They are also reasonably priced and are as effective as other firms that charge exhorbitant fees. My only advice to the firm would be to keep clients informed at every step of the process so they can have peace of mind. Considering this may be a daunting process for clients, effective communication is key. I am grateful for the support and unwavering commitment.

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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

Activity

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