U.S. Immigration Attorney | Law Office of David E. Walters | Las Vegas, NV

27

Years as a Licensed Attorney in Nevada and California

About Us

David E. Walters was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma on January 31, 1960. He practices in the areas of immigration law and criminal defense in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1998 and in Nevada since 1999. He is admitted to practice before the District Court of Nevada, Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Additionally, he is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Mr. Walters has successfully argued before the immigration courts, the board of immigration appeals, the Nevada state courts.

He formerly taught immigration at the Hispanic Citizens’ Academy for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Mr. Walters graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA in 1998. During law school, he was a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society and the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Journal.

The Law Office of David E. Walters opened in 2007 and has grown every year since then.

Who we are

We are an immigration law firm located in Las Vegas, NV. We practice all areas of immigration law. You tell us what you want, and we will look for a way to make it happen as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
What can we do for you

Whether you want to visit or reside permanently in the United States, adjust status, petition for a family member or worker, obtain a work authorization, or face deportation, we can help you.
How to contact us

You can schedule a initial in-office consultation with an immigration attorney by calling (702) 405-6666 (English) or (702) 823-1200 (Spanish) or email us at info@davidwalterslaw.com.

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

Committed to Helping Our Clients Succeed.

OUR SERVICES

Las Vegas Law Firm

Whether you want to visit or reside permanently in the United States, adjust status, petition for a family member or worker, obtain a work authorization, or face deportation, we can help you.

HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

Our Services

IMMIGRATION

We practice all areas of immigration law. You tell us what you want, and we will look for a way to make it happen as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.

FAMILY IMMIGRATION

Family Immigration is one of the most challenging areas of our practice. It requires diligence in dealing with government agencies and advocating for our clients.

INVESTOR/BUSINESS VISA

Investors and Entrepreneurs immigrating to the United States help to strengthen our economy. Because of this, the Government has developed many different pathways to visit or relocate to the United Sates.

EMPLOYMENT IMMIGRATION

Employment Immigration allows a business to recruit the most qualified candidates available regardless of their nationality.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

If you are charged with a crime or arrested its important to have trustworthy attorney who can represent you. David Walters has extensive experience if different types of criminal cases from Immigration to Family Law.

REMOVAL DEFENSE

Our law firm advises immigrants and their families about the consequences criminal charges may have on one’s ability to remain in the United States.

DACA RENEWALS

You may request a renewal if you met the initial 2012 DACA guidelines.

NATURALIZATION

The very highest status a person can receive under U.S. immigration law is to become a citizen of the United States, and it comes with many side benefits.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Testimonials

It has been quite a while of waiting time (17 months) to get my wife’s legal residential visa. I am incredibly grateful to your firm for the job done on the task already accomplished. Alejandra has been a very helpful person to complete said task. She was always on the outlook of our needs and the documents to be sent to Immigration, NVC and the consul in Guayaquil. I will recommend your firm and Alejandra to others in need of achieving their residence in good United States of America.

Raul “Raulo” Arrarte Moreyra

I have been in Mr. Walters' law office on more than one occasion concerning my wife's immigration matters. Most recently, I was assisted by the excellent Senior Paralegal Mr. Juan Carrillo. In one brief period and afternoon, Mr. Carrillo assisted my wife by applying for her Green Card. Two weeks later, I received a phone call from Mr. Carrillo. He had tracked the movement of the Green Card in the mail, and he announced the arrival of the Card on that afternoon. My wife and I have been pleased with the service of the Walters Law Office and Mr. Juan Carrillo.

John Striggles [Cortney JHS]

I gladly recommend Attorney David E. Walters and his great team of professionals who helped us with the legalization process for both my daughter and mine; since with their vast experience they were able to successfully conclude our legalization process

Soledad Moya

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USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security

10 August 2026

Release Date 08/10/2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing an interim final rule (IFR) that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to mandate electronic filing, or e-filing, for certain immigration forms. Under this IFR, USCIS may require future filings of any immigration form that has been available for e-filing for at least 180 days to be submitted online. USCIS will notify the public on its website at least 60 days before requiring e-filing of a form. Filers must use an online account to submit an immigration form to USCIS, either by completing the form online or by uploading a PDF of the completed form and related evidence. This initiative will eliminate reliance on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s physical lockbox services and accelerate the shift to electronic fee payments. The transition should deliver substantial cost savings and greater efficiency for the federal government. By making data easier to receive, store, and access than with paper forms, e-filing enhances fraud detection, streamlines identity management, and improves national security screening through faster data access and expanded analytical capabilities. E-filing also reduces errors, incomplete submissions, and application decision times. The adjudication process becomes more secure, more transparent, and more efficient. Electronic filing is already common for many USCIS forms. This is not a new process for aliens to file electronic benefit requests. Requestors who cannot file electronically may request a waiver. Waivers are granted at USCIS’ discretion for undue hardship. This Interim Final Rule is effective on Aug. 11, 2026, and DHS will consider public comments submitted on or before Oct. 13, 2026. For more information, see the interim final rule . https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-require-electronic-filing-of-forms-strengthening-national-security Last Reviewed/Updated: 08/10/2026

USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards

5 August 2026

Release Date 08/05/2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request. Generally, if a benefit requestor fails to demonstrate eligibility for a benefit or fails to provide all required initial evidence when filing an application, USCIS may deny their immigration benefit request without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). USCIS form instructions specify all required initial evidence for every benefit request, giving requestors all the information needed to comply. This policy better aligns USCIS procedures with long-standing Department of Homeland Security regulatory authority and form instructions, helps restore integrity to the immigration system, and makes it more difficult for aliens to file frivolous benefit requests. This policy update amends the previous Biden-era policy, which encouraged officers to request evidence before denying a benefit request, even if the benefit requestor filed an incomplete application, failed to demonstrate eligibility for the benefit, or failed to provide the initial evidence that was clearly required at the time of filing. This prior policy allowed frivolous or substantially incomplete filings to slow USCIS processing for others waiting in line. The Biden policy also enabled benefit requestors to exploit the system by filing “placeholder” applications to gain associated immigration benefits, like employment authorization, while they waited for a decision on their case. USCIS has restored officers’ full discretion to deny a benefit request without first issuing an RFE or NOID in various situations. With this updated policy, USCIS can better allocate resources to efficiently make decisions and prevent meritless requests. The policy is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Aug. 5, 2026, unless otherwise specified by regulations or USCIS policy. Last Reviewed/Updated: 08/05/2026 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-reduce-frivolous-immigration-benefits-requests-by-reinforcing-evidence-standards

USCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog

27 July 2026

Release Date 07/27/2026 With this rule, USCIS can refer asylum applications to Immigration Judges without interviewing the alien WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change designed to reduce the backlog in the asylum system. Currently, both USCIS and Department of Justice (DOJ) Immigration Judges adjudicate applications for asylum: USCIS adjudicates “affirmative” asylum applications for aliens who are not in removal proceedings, while Immigration Judges adjudicate “defensive” asylum applications for aliens who are in removal proceedings. Depending on the alien’s immigration status, USCIS will usually either adjudicate the application or refer it to an Immigration Judge, who will then conduct a new review of the application. This essentially allows an alien to get a second chance at asylum. The interim final rule allows USCIS to refer asylum applications to Immigration Judges without first interviewing the alien. This rule will shorten the total time that it takes asylum officers and Immigration Judges to adjudicate asylum applications. Among other reasons, USCIS is making this change to reduce the asylum backlog. “For far too long the asylum system has been exploited for purposes of delay and work authorization, not legitimate claims of protection,” said USCIS Director Joseph Edlow. “America’s asylum system exists to protect individuals who genuinely fear persecution and this rule will help ensure that resources are directed to the timely adjudication of those claims instead of to those seeking to use the system as a loophole.” “One of the greatest barriers to effective immigration enforcement is intentional delay by illegal aliens and the open borders attorneys who represent them,” said DHS General Counsel James Percival . “My office works every day with the immigration components of DHS to improve efficiency and fulfill the President’s mandate. The rule would do just that.” The new rule will go into effect immediately. USCIS will accept public comments and later issue a final rule responding to those comments. Last Reviewed/Updated: 07/27/2026 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-announces-rule-change-to-asylum-system-to-reduce-backlog