Thomas J. Arkell
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 1994, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Thomas J. Arkell is a leading immigration attorney representing clients throughout the United States in complex immigration matters. With more than three decades of legal experience, he has developed a premier practice with particular focus and extensive expertise in employment-based immigration. He is widely recognized for his success in preparing and filing National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, serving college and university faculty, prominent researchers, scientists, and leading professionals across diverse disciplines.
Mr. Arkell earned his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School in 1997, after receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1994. Throughout his career, he has garnered widespread professional acclaim, having been selected as a Leading Lawyer in Immigration and Employment Law and honored among the Top Lawyers in Illinois. He has also contributed to the wider legal community as a reviewer for NACUA publications and as a panelist addressing complex international security and labor certification topics.
Dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes, Mr. Arkell approaches each case with meticulous preparation and personal attention. He recognizes that navigating U.S. immigration laws can be critical to an individual's career and livelihood, and he works closely with individuals and academic institutions to provide clear, strategic guidance at every step of the petition process.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
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