Katya Stelmakh

When I first started exploring the EB-1A process, I wasn’t sure how to frame my work in mortgage market analytics into something that would meet the immigration criteria. My cousin recommended Stelmakh & Associates, and I’m so glad I followed through. Katya and Maddalena took the time to understan...d what I’ve done professionally and how to translate it into a petition that aligned with USCIS expectations. They helped present my leadership role, original modeling work, judging contributions, and media features (like coverage in The Washington Post) in a way that clearly showed the impact and significance of my work. The process was thorough and involved a lot of back-and-forth, but they knew where to provide additional evidence to strengthen my case. In April 2025, my EB-1A petition was approved. That moment brought an enormous sense of relief and validation. I’m grateful to the team for guiding me through something that would have been impossible to manage independently. I will highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates.

As an H1-B holder, I was frustrated with the long EB-2 queue for Indian nationals and and worried about my children aging out. Unaware that I already meet EB-1A criteria, I consulted Katya at Stelmakh in 2024 . During the strategy call, Katya and her associates did a great job in reviewing and under...standing my profile. They explained the requirements for each criteria and what evidences will be needed to prove. I was very happy, hopeful and confident walking out of that meeting. Despite some internal delays, Katya, Nadya, and Maddelena delivered a high-quality work that led to my petition approval without any RFE. I recommend Stelmakh for anyone seeking EB1-A petition assistance.

I had the pleasure of working with Katya and her amazing team for my EB1A I-140 petition. They were diligent, timely and quick in following up on all the necessary details needed for a strong application. Katya and her team (Carlie, Maddalena and others) prepared a very strong application for my case..., and worked closely with me to finally get the approval within only 7 months of us working together (including responding to the RFE notice I received). They are knowledgable and experienced in all aspects of the application process, providing high quality personalized feedback on where the application can be made stronger and how to collect high quality supporting evidence. I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates for your immigration needs. Money well spent on your future!

Katya and her team are exceptional! I was on H1B visa looking for a way to start by own business. During consultation, Katya answered all my questions and gave me an overview on how I should approach my O1A petition strategy. Her team, Kelsie and Kimberly were very helpful throughout the petition pre...paration process. They answered all my dumb questions patiently. Everyone communicated in simple words making it easy for me to understand. They were incredibly responsive to all communication. As a result of their excellent work, my visa petition is a success. I highly recommend Katya and her team for your immigration needs!

I had an amazing experience working with Stelmakh Law Firm on my O1 visa application. I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone considering an O1 visa. After evaluating several law firms, I chose Stelmakh & Associates. From my first introductory call with Katya Stelmakh, I felt confident tha...t their team knew exactly what they were doing and could guide me through every step of the process to create a compelling petition. Coming from a non-traditional background, it was crucial for me to work with a knowledgeable law firm, and I didn’t want to leave anything to chance. I needed guidance on various aspects of the application and how to navigate challenges. Once we began working together, the Stelmakh team, consisting of three members, was incredibly supportive and responsive to all my questions. They did an excellent job of organizing my petition in a clear and structured manner. They also connected me with relevant parties for different elements of the application, such as PR and publishing firms and a business case building firm. The team provided creative ideas and guidance on a range of topics, such as applying for memberships, publishing articles, leveraging work examples, and identifying the right recommenders for a strong application. They even helped draft letters based on my inputs, which sped up the signing process for my recommenders. The team is meticulous about the language used in the letters and petition, which increases the probability of success. One aspect I particularly appreciated was the timing. The Stelmakh team turned around my entire application in just eight weeks. While I had to stay on top of my tasks, the Stelmakh team also pushed hard to build a strong O1 petition for me. This was crucial as I had left my job and only had 3-4 months in the US before I would have had to leave the country. Other firms I spoke with estimated 3-5 months to complete and submit an application. While their fees might be slightly higher, the quality of service and expertise they provide make it a worthwhile investment in the grand scheme of things. The support and guidance from their team significantly reduce stress and ensure a timely and well-organized application process. Overall, I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates for anyone applying for an O1 visa petition.