Polatsek Immigration Law

10/12/2026

Love doesn't recognize borders. Immigration law does.

For U.S. citizens engaged to foreign nationals, the K-1 fiancé(e) visa offers a pathway to begin married life together in the United States.

But the process involves more than proving you're engaged. Couples must meet specific eligibility requirements, navigate immigration procedures, and marry within 90 days of the foreign fiancé(e)'s admission to the United States.

Understanding the requirements before starting the process can make all the difference.

Learn more about the K-1 visa, eligibility, and the path to permanent residence in Polatsek Immigration Law 's latest article: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/the-k-1-visa/

If you have questions about the K-1 visa process, contact our office to discuss your situation.

Polatsek, Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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09/17/2026

Thinking about helping a family member obtain a green card?

Check out the discussion of immediate relative visas in Polatsek Law's latest article: https://polatsek.substack.com/p/understanding-immediate-relative?r=780mf1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web.

If you have questions about the immediate relative visa process, contact our office to discuss your situation.

Polatsek, Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

📞 (954) 566-0377
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09/09/2026

How does a foreign national actually apply for a INA § 212(d)(3) waiver?

For most visa-required foreign nationals, the process begins with an application for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate. The consular officer determines inadmissibility and decides whether to recommend a waiver to DHS. The case is then forwarded to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Admissibility Review Office, which makes the final decision.

Visa-exempt applicants follow a different procedure and must file Form I-192 with the ARO.

Polatsek Immigration Law ’s latest article discusses these different procedures and what applicants should expect: https://polatsek.law/legal_resource/ina-%c2%a7-212d3-nonimmigrant-waiver/

If you have questions about the INA § 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant waiver process, contact our office to discuss your situation.

Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski
500 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

📞 (954) 566-0377
https://polatsek.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
https://polatsek.law/

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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