Polatsek Immigration Law

08/13/2026

What makes the EB-2 NIW different?

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver offers a distinctive path to U.S. permanent residency for individuals whose work has significant merit and benefit to the nation.

Two features make it especially notable: qualifying applicants may proceed without employer sponsorship, and they may self-petition without a job offer.

For independent researchers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals whose work does not fit a traditional employment structure, those distinctions can be important.

Read Polatsek Immigration Law 's latest article to learn more about the EB-2 NIW framework, eligibility requirements, and application process: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/eb-2-national-interest-waiver-niw/

If you have questions about the EB-2 NIW process, contact our office to discuss your situation. Initial consultations are free.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
📞 (954) 566-0377
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08/03/2026

Receiving O-1 approval is only part of the journey.

Applicants should remember:

✔ Extensions should be filed before current status expires.
✔ Material changes in duties or employer may require a new or amended petition.
✔ International travel requires maintaining a valid visa stamp for re-entry.

Read our latest article for a closer look at post-approval considerations: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/the-o-1-visa-foreign-nationals-of-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement/

If you have questions about the O-1 visa process, contact our office to discuss your situation. Initial consultations are free.

Polatsek, Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
📞 (954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.law/

07/28/2026

Have you reached the top of your profession?

The O-1 visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability or accomplishment in fields such as science, education, business, athletics, the arts, and the motion picture or television industry.

Our newest article discusses who may qualify and what evidence is required: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/the-o-1-visa-foreign-nationals-of-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement/

If you have questions about the O-1 visa process, contact our office to discuss your situation. Initial consultations are free.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.law/

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07/22/2026

During this month, July 2026, USCIS has been revoking Employment Authorization Documents for individuals who already hold lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident status. In most cases, this is administrative. An EAD was tied to an earlier stage of a case — such as a pending application or adjustment of status. If an individual has a green card, the green card itself serves as work authorization, making the EAD redundant.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office to see if there are any issues with your specific case.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
📞 (954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.law/

07/20/2026

Did you know the L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa allows qualifying international companies to transfer executives, managers, and specialized knowledge professionals to related U.S. businesses?

With no annual visa cap, Premium Processing availability, and dual intent for executives and managers, the L-1 category offers important advantages for many multinational companies.

Read our latest article to learn more: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/l-1-intracompany-transfers/

If you have questions about the L-1 visa process, contact our office to discuss your situation. Initial consultations are free.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
📞 (954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.law/

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07/02/2026

Thinking about starting or investing in a business in the United States?

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa allows qualifying nationals of treaty countries to live and work in the U.S. based on a qualifying investment in a business they own or control.

Our latest article explains who may qualify, how the application process works, and important benefits for investors and their families.

Read more here: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/the-e-2-investor-visa/

Have questions? Contact our office to learn more. Initial consultations are free.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
📞 (954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.law/

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06/23/2026

Today we spotlight Mary Wilkowski, Partner at Polatsek, Boheme & Wilkowski.
Since joining the firm in 2014, Mary has practiced exclusively in U.S. immigration and nationality law — bringing focus, integrity, and compassion to every client she serves. Her practice encompasses employment-based and family-based immigration, investor and professional visas, the PERM process, and naturalization.

What sets Mary apart extends beyond the courtroom. As an undergraduate at Hamline University (summa cm laude, Phi Beta Kappa), she was a standout collegiate athlete — named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year, State Farm All-America Honorable Mention, and Hamline's Female Athlete of the Year. In 2023, she was inducted into the Hamline University Athletic Hall of Fame.

She earned her Juris Doctor magna cm laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and is licensed to practice in Florida.
The same discipline and commitment she brought to athletics, she brings to every client matter.

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06/01/2026

Compliance and fairness must coexist.

Employers are navigating a delicate balance: You must verify work authorization. You cannot discriminate based on nationality.

Both are legal obligations. The solution is not guesswork, it’s process.

✔ Standardized I-9 procedures
✔ Document-based verification
✔ Equal treatment across all employees

When systems are consistent, risk decreases. If your compliance process depends on “case-by-case judgment,” it’s time to formalize it.

05/29/2026

We're proud to introduce Harry Polatsek, the Founder of Polatsek, Boheme & Wilkowski.

When Mr. Polatsek established the firm in 1983, he set out with a clear purpose: to provide principled, strategic immigration counsel to individuals, families, and companies building their futures in the United States. More than four decades later, that mission has never wavered.

With over 47 years of exclusive practice in U.S. immigration and nationality law, Harry has represented everyone from individual families to Fortune 500 companies. His specialties include:

▸ Multinational transfers (L-1)
▸ Investor & treaty trader visas (E-1, E-2)
▸ Professional employment visas (H-1B, TN, O, P)
▸ Family & employment-based immigrant visas
▸ Naturalization, complex waivers & removal defense

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin (with honors), the London School of Economics, and Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976), Harry has lectured widely on immigration policy and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Second and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeal, and courts across Florida and New York.

His legacy is not just the cases he has won — it is the thousands of lives he has helped move forward.

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05/28/2026

Family immigration is one of the most meaningful — and often misunderstood — areas of U.S. immigration law.

For many, it represents the possibility of keeping families together while building a stable future in the United States. But the process comes with strict requirements, evolving timelines, and important legal distinctions that can impact outcomes.

In this webinar, we break down the fundamentals of family-based immigration in a clear and practical way:

• Who qualifies under current U.S. immigration law
• The difference between immediate relatives and preference categories
• What the green card process actually looks like, step by step
• Common issues that can delay or complicate a case

This is designed for individuals and families who want to approach the process thoughtfully and in full compliance with the law.
Watch the full webinar to better understand your options and make informed decisions.


https://youtu.be/UI0o4ijNyPk

Family immigration is one of the most common ways people obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States — but the process can often feel overwhelming...