Polatsek - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Polatsek is an internationally recognized U.S. immigration and nationality law firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1983 by Harry D. Polatsek and led by managing attorney Frederick Polatsek alongside partners Serge Boheme and Mary W. Wilkowski, the firm brings more than four decades of dedicated legal advocacy to employment visas, investor immigration, PERM labor certifications, family reunification, and deportation defense.
Strategic U.S. Immigration Legal Counsel in Fort Lauderdale
The American immigration system is renowned for its procedural complexity, stringent regulatory standards, and frequent policy shifts. For over forty years, Polatsek has stood as a beacon of dependable counsel for international entrepreneurs, corporate executives, multinational companies, and families seeking lawful permanent residence in the United States. Established in 1983 by Harry D. Polatsek, the firm combines extensive institutional knowledge with sophisticated strategies across every facet of nationality law. When global businesses and individuals need a lawyer urgently to address visa denials, expiring immigration statuses, or critical corporate transfer deadlines, managing attorney Frederick Polatsek and the legal team provide steady, decisive advocacy across Broward County and nationwide.
Comprehensive Business, Employment, and Investor Visas
Securing work authorization and corporate visas demands meticulous documentation and an in-depth understanding of Department of Labor and USCIS regulations. Polatsek regularly counsels major corporations, tech startups, and foreign investors on structuring petitions that withstand federal audits and administrative scrutiny. Clients who hire an attorney from the practice receive end-to-end guidance tailored to their career and commercial objectives:
- Employment-based green cards and PERM: Managing PERM labor certification applications, prevailing wage determinations, and recruitment campaigns to secure permanent residency under EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 preference classifications.
- Temporary work visas: Preparing petitions for H-1B specialty occupation professionals, L-1 intracompany transferees, O-1 individuals of extraordinary ability, and TN professionals under international trade accords.
- E-2 treaty investor visas: Assisting foreign entrepreneurs and enterprise founders with developing qualifying business investment plans, documenting source of funds, and obtaining renewable nonimmigrant investor status.
- National Interest Waivers: Developing persuasive EB-2 NIW petitions for accomplished researchers, engineers, and healthcare professionals whose work demonstrates substantial merit and national importance to the United States.
- Family-based immigration and consular processing: Guiding citizens and lawful permanent residents through spouse visas, fiancé petitions, adjustment of status, and consular interviews worldwide.
- Deportation defense and naturalization: Defending foreign nationals in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and preparing lawful residents for U.S. citizenship examinations.
Why Clients Trust Polatsek
With over four decades of focused immigration practice, Polatsek is widely acclaimed for its legal excellence, earning prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings and consistent recognition in Best Lawyers in America. The firm features a multilingual legal team fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, ensuring that clients receive clear, culturally attuned guidance without language barriers. Rather than using generic templates, the attorneys craft personalized legal roadmaps designed to overcome complex inadmissibility waivers and federal agency delays. If you are seeking to find a lawyer who combines decades of proven immigration experience with personalized care, contact the Fort Lauderdale office today to schedule a confidential consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently located in the Cypress Creek business corridor, adjacent to Interstate 95 and the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Building Location
This is a seven-story premier Class A corporate office building known as Pinnacle Corporate Park - Building I, showcasing a newly renovated modern design.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary parking is provided in the spacious on-site surface parking lot with a 4:1,000 parking ratio and available EV charging stations.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 14 (Northbound/Southbound); nearest stop is at Cypress Creek Tri-Rail Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the stylish main lobby of Pinnacle Corporate Park - Building I, take the elevator up to the 6th floor, and find Suite 650 just down the hallway.