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 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...re services. I highly recommend him for anyone who wants an excellent immigration Attorney.

Posted by Syed Qamar Abbas Shah | August 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW EB-2 I-140

I would like to give five stars to attorney Arkell team. Kayla was preparing my case for I-140 NIW petition. I was provided by the templates (only) of the reference letters which I forwarded to my referees, Kayla cross checked them before they sign the RLs. My referees were the top experts of the fie...ld and Kayla approved them after going through from their profiles. The preparation of RLs and getting signatures was a lengthy and time consuming process. Before submission of my petition to USCIS I decided to go with the premium processing. They charged me an extra attorney fees of $300 for filing petition with premium processing which I feel is not justified as I already paid them $3900 for filing the petition. So why an extra $300? It should be my choice either I go with normal or premium processing. Plus it was also not mentioned in the contract that they will charge extra for PP. For attorney fees they charged me $500 at the time of signing the contract and split the remaining in eight installments without any hidden charges. That was very helpful. Kayla was very responsive to the emails and properly guide me at every step. In short it’s a lot of work which I did at my end to draft my petition but I am happy that in the end it got approved without any RFEs. Thanks attorney Jim and team.

Posted by Benedicte | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Prompt, professional, and efficient support, for a successful application

I first had a call with Jim Arkell, who evaluated my case and provided relevant advice on which petition to file for a green card. He listened to my concerns, especially regarding all the fees that would need to be paid, and provided helpful and solutions (multiple payments). He and his team then pro...vided me with a comprehensive agreement for a very reasonable fee that would include support for preparing and filing an NIW petition, and refiling for free in case the first petition got rejected, as well as support for forms I-485, I-131, and I-765. I then worked with his team to prepare and file the NIW petition. I could tell their expertise with managing such cases! They provided me with helpful templates for the letters of support, a flowchart highlighting all the steps of the petition process from start to finish, and they even have a website for you to upload your personal info and documents important for filing all the petition forms. I also really appreciated working with the Arkell team; they are super responsive, very supportive all along the process, help manage the multiple payments swiftly, and work very efficiently (the slowest part of my application process was me gathering letters of support). With their support, USCIS approved my petition 3 months after it was filed! Getting my green card was a necessity for my career plans, and I could not be more grateful for the Arkell team's indefectible support all along!

Posted by Tharindu | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer to pursue an EB2 NIW green card!

I had an excellent experience applying for a green card based on an EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) thanks to Jim and the Dunn Law firm. Even though my field of experience/research was very specialized, Jim Arkell drafted an excellent NIW petition on my behalf, which eventually led to an approval!... The NIW/EB1A practice manager Kayla Clark managed the whole I-140 and I-485 application process with efficiency and utmost professionalism. My wife and I were able to complete the I-485 process with ease thanks to Kayla! I started this process while I was a graduate student, and the lawyer fees were very reasonable. Given my financial constraints at the beginning of the application process, I was especially glad for the ability to pay it all in installments. Everything that was required from me was made clear upfront so there was minimal confusion and it was very easy to get everything completed. Jim and Kayla were very responsive to my questions and requests for updates throughout this 2 year process. For example, while my I-140 was pending longer than expected, I was able to work with Jim/Kayla to apply for premium processing once it became available. Additionally, I was able to obtain a practice green card interview once our adjustment of status cases were scheduled for an interview at a USCIS field office. While applying for permanent residency can be a daunting process, I had a wonderful experience working with Jim, Kayla and the Dunn Law firm. They were very supportive, responsive and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend Jim (and the Dunn Law firm) for anyone interested in pursuing an employment based green card through the EB2 NIW or EB1A route!

Posted by Ahmed | July 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2-NIW

I did my EB-2 NIW petition with Dunn Law Firm while doing my Ph.D. after being recommended by a friend of mine. My case was handled by Mr. Jim Arkel and his paralegal, Ms. Kayla Clark. My petition was approved very fast while I’m doing my Ph.D. and without any REF. The way that Jim and his team h...andled my case, considering all the paperwork, processes, and system, is just perfect and professional. They have responded to all of my questions promptly and provided me with all clarification that I needed. In particular, I was really happy with the competitive attorney fees and payment options that Dunn Law Firm provided me which is very convenient for me as a student. The work that Dunn Law firm did for my NIW deserves every dollar that I spent. My overall experience with Jim and the Dunn Law firm is just pleasant. All of my friends who did their NIW with Jim got their EB2-NIW approved without REF. I have recommended Jim to a couple of friends and will continue to strongly recommend others who need similar services.

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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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