Katya Stelmakh

I am truly grateful that I chose Stelmakh & Associates to represent me for my EB-1A petition. I explored several legal options before moving forward, and a trusted friend strongly recommended Stelmakh & Associates. Looking back, that decision proved to be absolutely the right one. From the very begin...ning, the team was supportive, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in building a strong and well structured case. Throughout the process, they patiently guided me on what type of evidence would be most effective and how to present it strategically. The criteria initially felt overwhelming, but the team broke things down in a clear and methodical way, helping me understand not just what was needed, but why it mattered. Their ability to translate complex professional and technical achievements into a compelling immigration petition was especially impressive. I was closely involved in the process, including drafting and reviewing materials, and I appreciated how responsive the team was to my feedback. All my questions were addressed promptly, and revisions were handled thoughtfully and efficiently. I would especially like to thank Marina and Stelmakh for their exceptional support during the response to the USCIS request for additional information. Their guidance and attention to detail played a critical role in preparing a strong and convincing response. Overall, the team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout my case. Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction truly stands out. I would confidently recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone seeking experienced and reliable legal representation for an EB-1A or other immigration matters.

I joined my company, Maximor AI, with a requirement to be a full-time AI engineering lead at the company’s NYC location. Since I was primarily based out of India, my company and I needed help securing a work-authorized U.S. visa. Katya and her team evaluated my profile in depth quite early on, and... suggested applying for an O-1A petition even before I had officially joined Maximor. This gave us great insight into the feasibility of the whole arrangement. Their early evaluation helped us gain confidence in their process and expertise. The attorneys from Stelmakh & Associates - primarily Sanjana and Samriddhi - drafted my O-1A petition. We proceeded by claiming 6 out of 8 O-1A criteria, so the petition was going to be quite large and dense. Sanjana did a great job collecting all the evidence from me and my company, and compiling it into one coherent petition. She also showed great attention to detail on every piece of evidence submitted, which I truly appreciated. The team was receptive to all feedback and changes requested until the very last moment. My O-1A petition was successfully approved under premium processing at the USCIS California Service Center on January 9, 2025. Katya and her team were prompt with timely updates throughout. This O-1A-based work authorization will now allow me to work out of my company’s New York office, enabling the team to use my expertise to its fullest extent. It will also be a new experience for me to work out of one of the best cities in the world, and I’m grateful to the team at Stelmakh & Associates for their support in making this possible.

Working with Katya and her team on my O-1A petition has been a rewarding experience. As a founder and medtech entrepreneur preparing to move operations to the U.S., I needed a firm that could navigate the legal complexity and understand the complexity of my professional background: international gran...ts, academic research, patents, and innovation in point-of-care diagnostics. Katya brought clarity and strategic insight. Maddalena’s dedication to building a detailed and compelling petition was remarkable. She patiently worked through my evidence and crafted a thorough case that truly reflected the breadth of my work. What I appreciated most was their care, support, and responsiveness throughout the process, especially as I was juggling timelines from abroad. Thanks to their expertise, my O-1A petition was approved. I recommend Katya and her team to fellow founders and scientists seeking serious, experienced immigration counsel who understand both legal complexity and innovation.

When my wife and I first reached out to Stelmakh & Associates, we were trying to figure out the best long-term path for staying in the U.S. I was on an H-1B visa that would expire in a couple of years, and we were exploring whether O-1A, EB-1A, or EB-2 NIW would be the right choice. Katya walked us t...hrough both options in detail and helped us decide to move forward with the EB-2 NIW, based on our current goals and timeline. Even with a strong profile, including a Master’s from NYU, work in machine learning, published patents, peer-reviewed articles, and judging experience, we received an RFE. It was disappointing at first, but Karen was incredibly responsive and reassuring throughout. The legal team worked closely with me to craft a detailed response that clarifies the national importance of my future ML consulting business and reinforces my qualifications. Thanks to the team’s guidance and hard work, the case was approved. This process is not easy, and every detail matters. We’re very grateful to have had a legal team that understood both the immigration landscape and how to present our case with clarity and care. Katya and her team helped us take a big step forward. We absolutely recommend this firm.

I had a very positive experience working with Stelmakh & Associates (Katya, Dmitry, & team) on my EB-1A petition. My case was particularly challenging because many of my achievements and my field is highly technical and difficult to explain to a non-specialist audience. From the very beginning, K...atya and Dmitry demonstrated an impressive combination of deep legal expertise and the rare ability to translate complex technical accomplishments into clear, compelling language that a layperson could easily understand. Thanks to their exceptional work, my petition was approved. I wholeheartedly recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone pursuing an EB-1A!