David Jesus Puentes

How David Helps Clients

David provides representation, strategies, and solutions to corporations and individuals around the world on U.S. immigration matters. As the son of immigrants, he understands the transformative impact that successful immigration can have on families and the security U.S. citizenship offers.

David takes the time to understand his clients' goals and objectives to create the best possible strategy for achieving them. Centering his practice on immigration, David has supported many business and corporate clients in enhancing their U.S. workforce with skilled workers and managers. He has also assisted numerous individual clients in attaining a wide variety of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas based on their investments, skills, knowledge, or extraordinary ability.

An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2016, David has held numerous committee positions with AILA National, AILA South Florida, and the AILA Latin America and Caribbean Chapter (LACC), including serving on the Board of Directors of both AILA LACC and AILA South Florida.

What Clients Can Expect

David knows that no two matters are the same and dedicates time to understanding all aspects of the client’s situation, circumstances, and objectives. This allows him to present all options clearly and concisely. David’s diligence and meticulousness underscore his awareness that even the smallest detail can greatly impact the outcome of a matter.

Proof Points

• Experience representing individuals with Extraordinary Ability.
• Counseled a corporate client in the submission of over 100 annual petitions for professionals, executives, managers, and specialized knowledge personnel.
• Experience representing investors obtain visas to manage their U.S. companies.
• Experience representing professionals entering the U.S. to work.

Outside the Office

David enjoys spending quality time with his wife and dogs and experiencing new cultures through travel. When home, he loves to read a variety of fiction genres or watch television.