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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 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience with Jim Arkell’s Immigration Services
I had a good experience with immigration lawyer Jim Arkell. He helped me with my I-140 petition. Mr Arkell and his team were very professional and always answered my questions promptly. My I-140 was approved. I really appreciate their help. I highly recommend their services.
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional EB-1A Attorney – Strongly Recommended
We had an outstanding experience working with Jim and his team for our EB-1A petition, and I strongly recommend him to anyone pursuing an extraordinary ability case. From the very beginning, Mr. Jim Arkell took the time to clearly explain each EB-1A criterion, helped us honestly assess where my prof...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A quick EB1A approval
I started working with this team since my NIW petition. I got the approval notice about 6 months after submission. An absolute pleasure experience! Once my NIW priority date came closer, I decided to apply EB1A. Continuously, I certainly chose to work with the team. Following speaking to Mr. Ark...
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful for my EB-1A approval thanks to Jim Arkell and Team
Working with Jim Arkell and his team was one of the best decisions I made for my EB-1A petition. From the very beginning, I had an exceptional experience, starting with a face-to-face consultation where Mr. Arkell personally reviewed my case and provided clear, honest advice, something not often offe...
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Professional and Trustworthy NIW Attorney
I hired attorney Jim Arkell to handle my EB-2 NIW case, and I am genuinely grateful for his help throughout the entire process. From our first conversation, he was patient, straightforward, and never overpromised. His fee was reasonable and clearly explained up front, so I always knew what I was payi...
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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
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