Pollak PLLC Firm Facts
Pollak PLLC | U.S. Immigration Lawyers for Investors, Businesses, Professionals and Families
Pollak PLLC is a boutique U.S. immigration law firm founded in 2017 and led by immigration attorney Karen-Lee Pollak. Headquartered in Addison, Texas, with a satellite office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm represents individuals, families, investors and businesses throughout the United States and internationally.
Pollak PLLC provides legal representation for EB-5 immigrant investor visas, E-2 treaty investor visas, employment-based green cards, extraordinary-ability petitions, corporate immigration, family immigration and U.S. citizenship matters. Its work includes immigration strategy, visa petitions, lawful-source-of-funds documentation, employer compliance and selected federal immigration litigation.
Led by an attorney with more than 27 years of experience dedicated to immigration law, the firm combines direct senior-attorney involvement, individualized legal strategies, meticulous evidence preparation and responsive communication to help clients navigate complex U.S. immigration requirements.
Official website: www.pollakimmigration.com
Why Clients Choose Pollak PLLC
Pollak PLLC combines extensive immigration law experience with the personalized attention of a boutique legal practice. Its representation is built around the specific circumstances, legal requirements and long-term goals of each client.
More Than 27 Years Dedicated to Immigration Law
Founder and Managing Attorney Karen-Lee Pollak has practiced immigration law exclusively for more than 27 years.
Before establishing Pollak PLLC, she chaired the immigration practice in the Dallas office of a major international law firm. Her background includes representing employers, investors, executives, specialized professionals and families in complex immigration matters.
Direct Access to Experienced Immigration Counsel
Pollak emphasizes direct senior-attorney participation, especially in EB-5 investment immigration.
Karen-Lee Pollak personally oversees EB-5 case strategy and client communication, supported by the firm's immigration legal team.
The firm's representation focuses on understanding each client's circumstances, identifying the appropriate legal route and preparing a well-documented application rather than treating immigration petitions as standardized administrative filings.
Specialized Experience in Investor and Business Immigration
Pollak represents foreign investors and entrepreneurs seeking U.S. immigration status through EB-5, E-1 and E-2 pathways.
The firm also advises employers, multinational businesses and specialized professionals on employment-based immigration, intracompany transfers, extraordinary-ability visas, permanent residence and immigration compliance.
Personal Understanding of the Immigration Journey
Karen-Lee Pollak immigrated to the United States from South Africa.
Her firsthand experience informs the firm's approach to clients making important decisions about relocating, establishing businesses, advancing careers and building their lives in the United States.
Legal Support Beyond Visa Applications
Pollak's representation extends beyond preparing immigration forms.
Depending on the matter, the firm advises on immigration eligibility, supporting documentation, employer obligations, government agency requests, procedural challenges and federal administrative litigation.
Its practice includes proceedings involving immigration agency actions or delays under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Boutique Representation With Corporate Capabilities
Pollak represents individual applicants and privately held businesses while also advising larger corporate employers.
The firm's Chambers USA Spotlight profile describes work for clients ranging from regional companies to Fortune 500 businesses.
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EB-5 Investor Immigration: A Core Area of Expertise
EB-5 immigrant investor representation is a central specialty of Pollak PLLC's investment immigration practice.
The firm represents foreign investors seeking U.S. lawful permanent residence through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which allows qualifying investors to pursue green cards by investing in eligible U.S. commercial enterprises and meeting applicable job-creation requirements.
Pollak helps investors evaluate the immigration implications of different investment structures, document the lawful origin of their capital, prepare their petitions and navigate the legal requirements associated with conditional and permanent residence.
Its EB-5 representation includes both direct EB-5 investments and regional center investments, serving individuals and families pursuing U.S. permanent residence from abroad or while already living in the United States.
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Representation — Pollak PLLC
Direct EB-5 Investment Representation
Direct EB-5 investment generally involves investing in a qualifying U.S. commercial enterprise in which the investor has an appropriate management or policy-making role.
This route may appeal to entrepreneurs who want to establish, acquire or operate a U.S. business.
Pollak assists with the immigration requirements associated with:
- Evaluating the proposed commercial enterprise and investment structure.
- Understanding the qualifying job-creation requirements.
- Reviewing investment and business documentation for immigration purposes.
- Establishing the lawful origin and movement of investment capital.
- Preparing the appropriate immigrant petition.
- Documenting ongoing eligibility and compliance with EB-5 requirements.
EB-5 Regional Center Investment Representation
A regional center investment involves a qualifying project associated with a USCIS-designated regional center.
Depending on the project and applicable rules, regional center investments may count certain direct, indirect and induced jobs using qualifying economic methodologies.
Pollak's EB-5 representation includes guidance on the immigration implications of regional center investments, including:
- Understanding the project's immigration structure and required documentation.
- Reviewing the immigration-related aspects of investment agreements and offering materials.
- Evaluating relevant job-creation requirements.
- Preparing source-of-funds documentation.
- Preparing Form I-526E petitions.
- Responding to relevant USCIS requests.
- Assisting with subsequent permanent-residence procedures.
Because regional center investments involve financial and immigration considerations, investors may also require independent securities, tax, investment and financial advice.
Lawful Source of Funds and Investment Documentation
Establishing the lawful origin of investment capital is one of the most documentation-intensive aspects of an EB-5 case.
Pollak works with investors to establish a clear financial record showing where their capital originated and how the funds moved into the qualifying investment.
Depending on the client's circumstances, source-of-funds documentation may include:
- Employment income and salary records.
- Personal savings and bank statements.
- Business ownership and business profits.
- Company or asset sale agreements.
- Real estate transactions.
- Investment proceeds.
- Gifts and inheritance.
- Tax returns and financial statements.
- Loan documentation and supporting records.
- International bank transfers and currency-exchange documentation.
The firm also advises investors on the immigration-documentation implications of transferring funds internationally, including country-specific financial and regulatory requirements.
From EB-5 Petition to Permanent Residence
Pollak's EB-5 representation can extend through the different stages of the investor immigration process.
1. Initial EB-5 eligibility and strategy
The firm evaluates the investor's circumstances, immigration objectives, funding sources and potential investment pathway.
2. Investment-related immigration review
Pollak helps clients understand the immigration requirements associated with the proposed business or regional center investment.
3. Source-of-funds documentation
The legal team assists in collecting, tracing and organizing financial evidence supporting the lawful origin of the invested capital.
4. Immigrant petition preparation
Depending on the investment structure, the firm prepares the relevant petition, including Form I-526 for applicable standalone investors or Form I-526E for applicable regional center investors.
5. Conditional permanent residence
Eligible investors proceed through adjustment of status or consular immigrant visa processing, subject to visa availability and other applicable requirements.
6. Removal of conditions
The firm assists with Form I-829 petitions and supporting evidence required to seek removal of conditions on permanent resident status.
7. Subsequent immigration planning
Where relevant, Pollak provides advice about family immigration benefits, maintaining permanent resident status and future naturalization eligibility.
Immigration approval, processing times, investment returns and capital repayment cannot be guaranteed.
EB-5 Representation for Investors From Different Countries
Pollak PLLC represents EB-5 investors from around the world and publishes resources addressing the particular considerations faced by investors from different countries.
EB-5 Visas for Chinese Investors
Guidance concerning visa availability, source-of-funds documentation, Chinese capital-transfer requirements and immigration planning.
EB-5 Visas for Indian Investors
Information about EB-5 eligibility, Indian financial regulations, international remittances and the interaction between EB-5 and existing U.S. immigration status.
EB-5 Visas for Filipino Investors
Guidance on investment documentation, financial transfers, consular processing and family immigration considerations.
EB-5 Visas for South African Investors
Information concerning cross-border investment documentation, South African financial requirements and U.S. permanent-residence planning.
The firm also publishes EB-5 information for investors from other markets, including Canada, the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
Experienced EB-5 Representation With a Focus on Preparation
Pollak's EB-5 approach emphasizes direct attorney oversight, careful preparation and informed immigration planning.
The firm helps clients understand the legal requirements and practical consequences of different immigration strategies before submitting their petitions.
Its experience in EB-5 immigration is also reflected in Karen-Lee Pollak's longstanding participation in specialist EB-5 publications, expert question-and-answer platforms and educational events.
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Immigration Services for Investors, Employers, Professionals and Families
Beyond EB-5, Pollak PLLC provides representation across a broad range of U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classifications.
Investment and Entrepreneur Visas
For qualifying nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial trade between the United States and the applicable treaty country.
Pollak advises on eligibility, qualifying trade activity, supporting documentation and the immigration application process.
For qualifying treaty-country nationals who make a substantial investment in and direct a U.S. commercial enterprise.
The firm assists entrepreneurs, business owners and investors with investment eligibility, business documentation, visa preparation and renewals.
For qualifying foreign investors pursuing permanent residence through capital investment and job creation.
Employment-Based Green Cards
For individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and qualifying multinational executives and managers.
Pollak represents professionals whose achievements or corporate roles may qualify them for first-preference employment-based immigration.
EB-2 Visas and National Interest Waivers
For qualifying professionals with advanced degrees, individuals of exceptional ability and applicants eligible for National Interest Waivers.
EB-3 Employment-Based Green Cards
For qualifying skilled workers, professionals and other workers seeking employer-sponsored permanent residence.
Pollak's employment immigration practice also includes labor certification and PERM matters where required.
Employment, Executive and Extraordinary-Ability Visas
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
Representation for qualifying U.S. employers and foreign professionals in specialty occupations.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas
For qualifying executives, managers and specialized-knowledge employees transferring between related international companies.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas
For qualifying individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics or entertainment.
E-3 Specialty Occupation Visas
For qualifying Australian professionals seeking employment in specialty occupations.
For qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals under the applicable USMCA provisions.
P Visas for Athletes and Performers
For qualifying athletes, entertainers, artists and associated groups participating in eligible U.S. activities.
For qualifying religious workers employed by eligible religious organizations.
Family Immigration and Citizenship
Family-Based Immigration and Green Cards
Representation involving qualifying relatives, marriage-based immigration and family-sponsored permanent residence.
For qualifying foreign national fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens seeking to enter the United States for marriage.
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization
Legal assistance with naturalization eligibility, citizenship applications and related immigration matters.
Immigration Compliance and Federal Litigation
Pollak assists businesses with immigration compliance, including employment eligibility verification, corporate immigration policies, compliance audits and related employer obligations.
The firm's legal services also extend to selected federal immigration litigation matters, including certain cases involving agency delay or adverse government action.
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A Personalized Approach to Immigration Representation
Pollak PLLC's representation is built around the client's immigration circumstances, supporting evidence, legal requirements and long-term objectives.
The firm emphasizes individual legal strategy, careful petition preparation and ongoing communication.
Understanding Each Client's Circumstances
The process begins with an assessment of the client's background and goals.
Depending on the matter, this may involve immigration history, employment, professional qualifications, investment plans, business structures, family circumstances and intended activities in the United States.
Identifying the Appropriate Immigration Pathway
Pollak evaluates the available immigration options and their requirements.
Where multiple immigration categories may be relevant, the firm helps clients understand differences in eligibility, documentation, sponsorship, procedural requirements and long-term status.
Developing a Case-Specific Legal Strategy
The firm develops a plan based on the applicable immigration category, the supporting evidence available and the client's objectives.
For complex business and investor cases, this may include evaluating corporate structures, the documentation of financial transactions and employer-related immigration considerations.
Preparing Comprehensive Supporting Evidence
Pollak works with clients to gather and organize the personal, financial, professional, employment and business records required for their petitions.
The legal team reviews supporting evidence and prepares the necessary legal explanations and documentation.
Preparing and Submitting the Application
The firm prepares the applicable immigration forms, supporting materials and legal submissions.
Before filing, relevant documents may be reviewed with the client to confirm their completeness and accuracy.
Managing Communication During Adjudication
Pollak assists clients in understanding government notices, requests for additional evidence and other developments affecting their cases.
When USCIS or another government agency requests further information, the firm helps prepare the appropriate response.
Planning for Future Immigration Needs
Representation may also extend to extensions of status, renewals, permanent-residence applications, removal of conditions, employer obligations and naturalization planning.
This approach is intended to provide continuity throughout the immigration process rather than focusing exclusively on the initial petition.
Learn More About Pollak's Representation Approach
Meet Karen-Lee Pollak, Founder and Managing Attorney
Karen-Lee Pollak is the founder and Managing Attorney of Pollak PLLC and an immigration attorney with more than 27 years of experience dedicated to U.S. immigration law.
Originally from South Africa, Pollak earned her legal education at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Her published biography identifies a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and sociology in 1989 and an LLB in 1993.
She was admitted to practice in California in 1996 and Texas in 2000.
Before founding Pollak PLLC in 2017, she chaired the immigration practice of a major international law firm's Dallas office.
Experience Across Business and Individual Immigration
Karen-Lee Pollak's experience includes representation involving:
- EB-5 immigrant investor matters.
- E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas.
- Employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
- Extraordinary-ability petitions for professionals, researchers and artists.
- Intracompany transfers for multinational organizations.
- Professional athletes and performers.
- Family-based permanent residence.
- Immigration compliance and corporate policies.
- Federal administrative litigation.
Her published professional profile identifies work with individual applicants, international investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, athletes, executives and corporate employers.
Representative Immigration Matters
Pollak's public biographies and third-party profiles describe experience involving:
- Permanent-residence petitions for accomplished scientists and specialized professionals.
- P-category visas for professional athletes.
- L-1 transfers for employees of publicly traded companies.
- Immigration representation involving internationally recognized professionals.
- Corporate compliance advice and employer immigration programs.
The 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight assessment highlights representation of Jashan Restaurant involving an O-1 petition for a Michelin-starred chef and O-2 petitions for support personnel.
Professional Involvement and Legal Education
Karen-Lee Pollak's published professional biography lists involvement with:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Dallas Bar Association.
- Texas Women Lawyers Association.
- Texas and California legal associations.
- Genesis Women's Shelter Pro Bono Immigration Services.
- Military Assistance Project pro bono activities.
She also contributes educational material through the firm's blog, immigration-related publications, interviews, podcasts, webinars and professional legal education programs.
Karen-Lee Pollak — Managing Attorney Biography
What Clients Say About Pollak PLLC
Pollak PLLC has earned favorable client ratings across prominent legal and business review platforms.
Client Review Ratings
Publicly displayed ratings, reviewed in October 2026.
| Review platform | Rating | Review count |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reviews | 4.8/5 | 189 |
| Avvo Client Reviews | 4.8/5 | 75 |
| Avvo Attorney Rating | 10.0/10 | Professional profile rating |
Personalized Attention and Communication
Client testimonials frequently describe responsive communication, clear explanations and an attentive approach to navigating complicated immigration processes.
Reviewers highlight the team's availability to address questions and provide guidance throughout different stages of their cases.
Thorough Case Preparation
Clients regularly mention the detailed documentation and evidence preparation involved in their immigration petitions.
Reviews involving EB-1A, employment-based green cards, PERM and family immigration emphasize the firm's case preparation and strategic planning.
Experience With Complex Immigration Matters
Public testimonials describe representation involving extraordinary-ability petitions, employment visas, company transfers, marriage-based green cards and naturalization.
Recognized for Immigration Law Experience
Pollak PLLC and Karen-Lee Pollak have received recognition from legal-industry ranking organizations and publications.
Chambers and Partners — USA Spotlight
2026: Immigration, Dallas
Chambers recognized Pollak PLLC's immigration practice in the 2026 USA Spotlight Guide.
The profile highlights the firm's experience with business and employment immigration, including EB-1, H-1B, O-1, E-2 and EB-5 matters.
Chambers describes the firm's clients as ranging from small regional companies to Fortune 500 businesses.
Chambers USA Spotlight 2026 — Pollak PLLC
Pollak also received Chambers Spotlight recognition in 2025.
Chambers Spotlight — Pollak PLLC Firm Profile
D Magazine — Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine selected Karen-Lee Pollak for its Best Lawyers in Dallas — Immigration recognition in 2026.
Its professional directory also lists annual selections from 2014 through 2025.
Texas Super Lawyers
Karen-Lee Pollak's professional biography lists Texas Super Lawyers recognition in immigration law from 2018 through 2025.
Texas Super Lawyers and Professional Recognition
Additional Professional Recognition
The firm's published biography identifies:
- 2021: Chambers Global Guide recognition.
- 2018: Texas Diversity Council's Dallas Top 50 Women Lawyers Award.
- 2013: Corporate Intl Magazine's Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Texas award.
- 2012: Newsweek Leaders in Immigration Law Showcase.
- 2009: Texas Rising Stars recognition.
These historical distinctions are reported in the firm's professional biography.
Karen-Lee Pollak: A Recognized Voice in the EB-5 Investor Immigration Community
Beyond her representation of EB-5 investors, Karen-Lee Pollak contributes to the broader discussion of investment immigration through published legal analysis, expert commentary, investor education and industry events.
Her work has appeared on EB5Investors.com and in EB5 Investors Magazine, a specialist publication and information platform serving immigration attorneys, foreign investors, regional centers and professionals involved in the EB-5 industry.
Pollak's participation spans more than a decade, with contributions addressing securities regulation, investor protection, project documentation, lawful-source-of-funds requirements, immigration petitions and changes to the EB-5 program.
Published in EB5 Investors Magazine: The Anatomy of an SEC Investigation
August 21, 2015 — Co-authored legal article
Karen-Lee Pollak co-authored The Anatomy of an SEC Investigation with attorneys Jeff Ansley and Greg Kelminson for EB5 Investors Magazine.
The article examines the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission in EB-5 investment offerings and the legal obligations associated with securities transactions.
It addresses:
- Federal securities regulations affecting EB-5 offerings.
- SEC investigations and enforcement.
- Investor disclosures and the presentation of investment risks.
- Potential misrepresentations and fraudulent investment activity.
- The importance of accurate offering documentation.
- Legal and regulatory obligations affecting EB-5 projects.
The publication demonstrates Pollak's involvement in discussions connecting EB-5 immigration law with the broader regulatory environment surrounding investment capital and investor protection.
Read The Anatomy of an SEC Investigation — EB5 Investors Magazine
Quoted by EB5Investors.com on the September 2026 Filing Deadline
September 23, 2026 — Industry expert commentary
EB5Investors.com featured Karen-Lee Pollak in its article The EB-5 Race Against the Sept. 30 Deadline: How It Impacts the Industry.
The publication interviewed immigration attorneys about the increase in investor petitions ahead of the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline.
Pollak discussed the substantial rise in EB-5 filing activity experienced by her practice and the pressure on immigration attorneys preparing petitions before the deadline.
She also emphasized the importance of maintaining careful preparation and due diligence despite filing urgency:
"Move quickly, but don't confuse speed with a shortcut."
Her commentary addressed the distinction between the September 2026 grandfathering deadline and the EB-5 Regional Center Program's September 2027 authorization date.
Pollak cautioned investors against allowing deadline pressure to compromise project and regional center due diligence.
Her contribution demonstrates her participation in timely discussions about EB-5 program developments and their practical implications for investors.
Read The EB-5 Race Against the Sept. 30 Deadline — EB5Investors.com
More Than 100 Public Answers to EB-5 Investor Questions
Karen-Lee Pollak maintains an established professional profile in the EB5Investors.com Immigration Attorney Directory.
As of October 2026, the profile lists 107 published answers to investor questions, with contributions extending from 2013 through 2026.
Her answers address matters such as:
- EB-5 eligibility and investment requirements.
- Regional center project documentation.
- Investor access to financial and project information.
- Immigration petition procedures.
- Lawful-source-of-funds documentation.
- Gifted and transferred investment capital.
- Visa status and adjustment-of-status considerations.
- Form I-526 and I-829 issues.
- Immigration options for qualifying family members.
- Selecting experienced EB-5 legal counsel.
View Karen-Lee Pollak's EB5Investors.com Attorney Profile
Selected EB-5 Expert Answers
How Can I Know If My EB-5 Funds Were Invested? — May 2026
Pollak discusses the importance of obtaining periodic reports from regional centers and maintaining communication with investor relations representatives about investment activity.
Should I Transfer on an L-1B Before or During My EB-5 Application? — May 2026
Pollak addresses a prospective investor's question about the interaction between an intracompany transfer and the EB-5 immigration process.
How Do I Know My EB-5 Attorney Is Doing the Right Thing? — November 2024
Pollak discusses what investors should consider when evaluating an immigration attorney, including experience with the different stages of the EB-5 process and familiarity with regional centers.
Read the EB-5 Attorney Selection Q&A
How Can I Access EB-5 Project Documents Before Investing? — October 2024
Pollak comments on obtaining project reports and documentation from regional centers, including the role of confidentiality agreements.
Read the EB-5 Project Documentation Q&A
How Can I Apply for Citizenship While My EB-5 I-829 Is Pending? — November 2022
Pollak addresses naturalization considerations for an investor whose petition to remove conditions on permanent residence remains pending.
Read the EB-5 I-829 and Citizenship Q&A
What Are the Requirements for Transferring Gift Money for EB-5? — January 2015
Pollak explains the importance of establishing the lawful origin of gifted investment capital and documenting how the donor obtained the funds.
Read the EB-5 Gifted Funds Q&A
These public contributions demonstrate continued participation in EB-5 investor education and provide insight into the legal and documentation questions associated with investment-based immigration.
Recognized on EB5Investors.com
Karen-Lee Pollak's professional profile on EB5Investors.com includes a Verified designation.
The platform describes its verification process as involving attorney background and applicable bar-standing checks.
The designation reflects the publisher's verification procedure, rather than a separate certification of EB-5 legal specialization.
View Karen-Lee Pollak's EB-5 Attorney Profile
EB-5 Investor Education With FirstPathway Partners
October 2024 — EB-5 Investor Event and Webinar in South Africa
Karen-Lee Pollak participated in an investor education event in Durban, South Africa, and an associated webinar with FirstPathway Partners.
The sessions addressed the EB-5 legal framework, the process of pursuing permanent residence through investment and the importance of legal representation.
The program also included discussion of regional center investment opportunities and the broader EB-5 investor process.
FirstPathway Partners — Karen-Lee Pollak EB-5 Event in Durban
August 2024 — EB-5 Educational Webinar
Pollak also participated in a FirstPathway Partners webinar about EB-5 requirements, investment structures and developments relevant to prospective investors.
FirstPathway Partners EB-5 Webinar Announcement
LCR Capital Partners — Gaining U.S. Permanent Residence
June 2020 — Investor Immigration and Relocation Webinar
Karen-Lee Pollak participated in a webinar with LCR Capital Partners and Sterling Trustees about pathways to permanent residence in the United States.
The program addressed immigration options, including EB-5 investment immigration, alongside considerations associated with relocating to the United States.
Webinar Recording — Gaining Permanent Residence in the U.S.
Continuing Contributions to Investor Immigration Education
Pollak's third-party articles, editorial commentary, question-and-answer contributions and educational webinars complement the immigration resources published by Pollak PLLC.
Through these activities, she shares perspectives on investor immigration requirements, legal preparation, program developments and the importance of understanding both the immigration and financial dimensions of an EB-5 investment.
EB-5 Investor Legal Services — Pollak PLLC
Immigration Insights, Interviews and Media Appearances
Karen-Lee Pollak's educational and media contributions extend beyond EB-5 investment immigration to business visas, employment immigration, legal procedures and the broader experience of moving to the United States.
BusinessTech — U.S. Immigration Options for South Africans
January 19, 2023
Karen-Lee Pollak appeared in a Business Talk interview discussing immigration pathways for South Africans considering relocation to the United States.
The conversation addressed immigration opportunities and considerations for individuals, professionals and businesses.
The BusinessTech feature was presented by Pollak PLLC.
Read the BusinessTech Interview
Lawline — Continuing Legal Education on H-2B Visas
September 9, 2022
Karen-Lee Pollak presented Navigating the Fundamentals of H-2B Visas: A Lawyer's Guide to Successfully Filing H-2B Applications.
The continuing legal education program addresses temporary labor certification, H-2B filing requirements, supporting documentation, Department of Labor procedures and USCIS processing.
Lawline — H-2B Legal Education Program
Immigration & Jobs Talk Show
January 2025
Pollak appeared as a guest on the Immigration & Jobs Talk Show in an episode discussing pathways to living and working in the United States.
The program covered employment visas, family sponsorship, green cards and practical considerations for prospective immigrants.
Pollak PLLC — Immigration & Jobs Talk Show Appearance
non STUFFY Attorneys Podcast
December 2024
Karen-Lee Pollak appeared as a guest on the non STUFFY attorneys podcast, a program featuring attorneys and conversations about the legal profession.
Pollak PLLC — Podcast Appearance
Find Pollak PLLC Across the Web
Pollak PLLC and Karen-Lee Pollak maintain a presence on legal directories, professional networks, immigration information platforms, review sites and social channels.
These properties provide additional information about the firm's services, professional experience, published contributions and client feedback.
Legal Directories and Professional Profiles
Chambers and Partners — Pollak PLLC
Independent legal-industry profile and immigration practice recognition.
Avvo — Karen-Lee Pollak
Attorney biography, professional rating, practice details and client reviews.
D Magazine — Karen-Lee Pollak
Attorney directory and Best Lawyers in Dallas recognition.
LawInfo — Pollak PLLC
Legal services directory listing.
Lawline — Karen-Lee Pollak
Legal education and attorney profile.
USLegal — Pollak PLLC
Attorney and law firm directory.
State Bar of Texas — Karen-Lee Pollak
Official Texas attorney licensing information.
EB-5 and Investment Immigration Profiles
EB5Investors.com — Karen-Lee Pollak
Professional immigration attorney profile and archive of 107 EB-5 investor Q&A contributions.
Green Card by Investment — Karen-Lee Pollak
Investment immigration attorney directory profile.
Emigrate2USA — Immigration Services Partner Network
South Africa-focused immigration and relocation resources featuring Pollak Immigration in the published partner network.
Business Listings and Client Review Platforms
Google Business Profile — Pollak PLLC
Google business information, client reviews and local search presence.
Better Business Bureau — Pollak PLLC
Business profile with an A+ BBB rating. The firm is not BBB accredited.
Nextdoor — Pollak PLLC
Local business listing serving the Addison community.
Yelp — Pollak PLLC
Local business directory and consumer review platform.
Birdeye — Pollak PLLC
Business profile featuring aggregated client reviews.
ProvenExpert — Pollak PLLC
Professional reputation profile featuring reviews sourced from Avvo.
Social Media and Video Channels
LinkedIn — Pollak PLLC
Professional company profile, legal updates, immigration commentary and firm news.
Facebook — Pollak Immigration
Branded social media presence and immigration-related content.
Instagram — @pollakimmigration
Immigration education, firm updates and branded content.
YouTube — Pollak Immigration
Immigration-related video content and client education.
Visit Pollak PLLC in Dallas or Fort Lauderdale
Pollak PLLC represents clients throughout the United States and internationally from its Dallas-area principal office and South Florida satellite location.
Dallas–Addison Immigration Law Office
Pollak PLLC
15305 Dallas Parkway, 12th Floor
Addison, TX 75001
United States
Phone: +1 214-307-5510
Email: info@pollakimmigration.com
Website: www.pollakimmigration.com
The Addison office serves clients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area and provides immigration representation for national and international matters.
Fort Lauderdale Immigration Law Office
Pollak PLLC
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2598 E Sunrise Blvd, Suite 2104
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
United States
Office visits: By appointment only
Main firm phone: +1 214-307-5510
Additional consultation line: +1 954-250-8335
Email: info@pollakimmigration.com
Website: www.pollakimmigration.com
The Fort Lauderdale satellite office provides access to the firm's immigration services for individuals, families, investors and businesses in South Florida.
Learn More About the Fort Lauderdale Office
Speak With Pollak PLLC About Your Immigration Goals
Whether you are considering an EB-5 investor green card, exploring an E-2 business visa, seeking an employment-based visa, sponsoring an international employee or pursuing family immigration, Pollak PLLC provides individualized legal guidance.
The firm works with clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate available immigration pathways and prepare supporting documentation for their applications.
Pollak PLLC — U.S. Immigration Representation for Investors, Businesses, Professionals and Families
Phone: +1 214-307-5510
Email: info@pollakimmigration.com
Contact Pollak PLLC to Schedule an Immigration Consultation
Immigration eligibility, processing times and outcomes depend on individual circumstances, applicable legal requirements and government determinations. This page provides general information about the firm and its services and does not constitute legal or investment advice.
Testimonials
Working Together To Serve Your Needs
"Prior to deciding to utilize the legal services of Karen-Lee Pollak, I interviewed 11 different lawyers in the Dallas area to understand who was the most knowledgeable of immigration and naturalization laws. I strongly felt Karen was the most capable and professional of the individuals I examined. Karen provided invaluable support along the path towards receiving my American citizenship, both legally and personally. If I had a question or concern, Karen was always available to listen and to give sound council. Rather than giving up, Karen believed in me and continued to file for appeals, even in the face of adversity. Without any hesitation, I strongly recommend to anybody, Karen Lee Pollak for their naturalization needs."
Alexander Toulbou
“It is without reservation that I provide this reference for Karen Pollak. Her integrity, attention to detail, creativity, competence, and personal service are unmatched by almost all immigration attorneys. I have personally observed her counsel and guide many institutions and individuals through employment visas, religious visas, green cards, and citizenship. I have also witnessed her work remedying potential disasters created by less skilled and conscientious immigration practitioners. You would be hard pressed to find a more competent and caring counselor for an immigration issue.”
Patrick K. Craine
“In 2005, I sought a H-1B visa for an experienced publishing executive in the UK I had identified as a key to my company's future growth. Our petition, submitted by another immigration attorney, did not pass muster and was denied. Discouraged, but still determined, I met with Ms. Pollak. Her confidence, command of the immigration process, and no-nonsense approach was refreshing. I am pleased to say our 2006 application was successful. We are now in the process of using Ms. Pollak to obtain my key employee’s green card.”
Victor Horne
"Our road with Pollak immigration and Karen Pollak started in about 2018 when we had some problems with issuing our green cards, and Karen Pollak managed to navigate a complex part of the immigration law that's not well known and successfully got our green cards for us. Anyway, a number of years later, we are now proud citizens of the United States, and my thanks to Karen Pollak and Pollak Immigration for the excellent years of work and service that they have provided my family and I, without which we would probably not have got to where we are today."
Andre Oosthuisen
"Our team needed help from Pollak Immigration attorneys with H1B visas, H1B transfers, and EB2 visas. Before we reached out to Pollak Immigration attorneys, we faced the immigration challenges of our employees under this particular classification being deported. The outcome of our cases has been successful, and it’s been really exciting to see how something like this can change an employee’s experience. I believe it is due to the thorough nature of Karen and her team, just clearly outlining the needs for these particular classifications to be approved. I would tell someone considering Pollak Immigration Attorneys not to hesitate with partnering with this team."
Carla Boudreaux Gonzales
"The specific need or the type of visa I needed was a permanent resident or green card. The first challenge I faced before I reached Karen Pollak was that I entered the US on a tourist visa. This was not the right way to do it because I was planning to spend a lot of time, so I tried to reach other lawyers, and I didn't like the way the interviews went. It seemed like we were another person or another customer from the many they had, and we didn't feel a personalized relationship, and honestly, we didn't think it was going to work. So a friend of ours recommended Karen, at Pollak Immigration and everything was perfect, everything ran very smoothly, and after we reached Karen, it was very clear, the steps we needed to take. The outcome, was incredible as today we have our permanent residence or the green card, and we are also recommending Karen to another friend and family that need to put in order their immigration."
Ricardo Garate
"I am a U.S. citizen, and my parents are from Mexico. They moved to the US to be able to get their green cards. It wasn’t until we found Karen and her team that we had an amazing experience. My parents were able to get their green card. I couldn’t be more thankful to Pollak Immigration and the entire team. It was such a pleasure working with you."
Pattryze Garate Solano
"I needed to convert our E2 visa to an L1 and L2 dependent visa. Our original L1 application was denied due to a lack of evidence submitted by another attorney. The first attorney completely botched our application. This is when I found Karen Pollak and her team. I was impressed by her track record and amazing reviews from her existing and past clients. Right from the beginning, Karen had a clear idea of how to help us and what was needed. We were approved. Since the original application, Karen has helped us renew our L1 and L2 visas and apply for green cards. My family and I are now green card holders. This was our dream come true. Karen's team is very responsive, and the way they communicate is unbelievably fast and professional. Karen Pollak is hands down the best immigration lawyer I have ever had the privilege to work with."
Magdalena McCleod
"Moving to the US can be a challenge. Karen certainly is on top of her game. She understood exactly what was required and assisted us in making sure that we had everything that was needed before she submitted the application. Everything went smoothly, and so far, we have been living in the U.S. for just over a year now. Thanks to Karen’s assistance."
Andrew Skelton
"I am a trial lawyer, and when immigration issues come up, I have always entrusted my good friend and very respected colleague Karen Pollak and Pollak Immigration. Karen has been incredibly responsive. Everybody likes her, and she seems to have solved every one of their problems. And I could not give a higher recommendation to Karen Pollak and Pollak Immigration."
Michael K. Hurst
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