Katya Stelmakh

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!

Thanks to Katya and the team for my successful EB-1A approval! I chose Stelmakh and Associates after being referred by two friends who also had successful filings with them. I particularly appreciated the free 30-minute initial consultation; it provided the clear, confident roadmap I needed to finall...y take the plunge and file my petition. The paralegal assigned to my case, Maddalena, was a fantastic partner on this journey. She was highly collaborative and receptive to my suggestions and edits, which was a perfect match for my working style. I believe highly personalized filings like the EB-1A work best when petitioners take ownership of their profile details while the law firm provides the legal expertise and critical eye. That synergy definitely happened here. Maddalena was instrumental in drafting both the initial petition and the RFE response. I also appreciated Katya’s targeted suggestions during the RFE phase to streamline our response and her help reviewing my supporting documents. This would have been a 5-star review if not for the extremely stressful experience during the RFE submission period. The response was delayed to the point that it reached USCIS on the very last legally permissible day. This caused a great deal of needless anxiety and could have jeopardized the entire application in the event of a transit delay or clerical error. While I understand the firm is very busy, and while they did ultimately get the job done, I would expect more diligence and a safer buffer considering how life-altering these immigration deadlines are. Overall I am glad to have worked with them and would happily recommend them to others.

I worked with Stelmakh & Associates on my O-1A petition, and I am extremely grateful for the support I received from Katya, Dmitry and the team throughout this process. My case was particularly challenging because my field of endeavor in healthcare is very difficult to explain and frame clearly for U...SCIS. Dmitry did an outstanding job breaking down my work and achievements in a way that made them understandable, coherent, and compelling, while still preserving the complexity and originality of what I do. At the same time, my O-1A petition required a very complex corporate and governance structure, which could easily have raised concerns if handled incorrectly. Katya demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking and deep experience by identifying the most feasible and USCIS-friendly solution, guiding me through structural decisions, and ensuring everything aligned properly with immigration requirements. I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone with a complex or unconventional O-1A case who needs a team that truly understands how to navigate both the technical and legal challenges.

I had an excellent experience working with Stelmakh Law on my EB1A petition, which was approved successfully. Their team demonstrated deep expertise in EB1A case strategy and representation, and they truly understand what USCIS looks for in a strong, compelling petition. From the very beginning, t...hey provided clear guidance on how to shape my profile to meet the EB1A criteria. Their consultation was thorough and strategic, helping identify and strengthen the most impactful aspects of my professional achievements. The recommendation letters they developed were exceptionally well-crafted—detailed, persuasive, and tailored specifically to support the case narrative. What stood out most was their end-to-end support: thoughtful advice, meticulous documentation, and a strong focus on building a cohesive and compelling submission. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive at every stage of the process. I highly recommend Stelmakh Law to anyone pursuing an EB1A petition and looking for a law firm with true subject-matter expertise and a results-driven approach.

It is demoralizing when you don't get through and it takes a very persistent lawyer that doesn't take no for an answer to turn that around into a success. Great to see the Katya and Maddalena were that lawer and Paralegal duo for me. Great work team and appreciate all the hard work (and patience w...ith me)!