Katya Stelmakh

I spent a long time debating whether to leave this review, but ultimately decided that if my experience can spare even one person from going through the same disappointment — then it’s worth it. When you pay a substantial amount for legal services, you naturally expect professionalism, responsiven...ess, and work that matches the fee. Unfortunately, in my case, I received none of that. What I experienced was complete neglect, lack of communication, and the clear sense that no one actually cared about my case. They would ignore emails for weeks or even months — and seemed to consider this perfectly normal. Multiple staff members were included in email threads, and yet none of them would follow up. When signing the agreement, I emphasized that time was critically important to me. They assured me the case would be prepared within two months. The reality? Seven months, even though I provided all supporting documents and evidence from the very beginning. During this time, I had to chase them through every possible channel — email, phone, messages — just to get any kind of reply. And when I did get responses, they were rare, vague, and unhelpful. In the end, I did most of the casework myself. Around 95% of the documents were prepared by me personally — and to this day I don’t understand what exactly I paid for. The final petition was weak, poorly written, lacked strategic focus, and didn’t include any additional documents to strengthen the case. As I later discovered, there were numerous weaknesses that they simply failed to address. When I received an RFE, it became clear: if I didn’t take full control, the case would be lost. I ended up preparing almost the entire response on my own. Had I waited for them, I would have lost several more months and probably the case altogether. Interview preparation was a disaster as well. These attorneys clearly do not understand the specifics of EB1/O1 visas, and from what I experienced, they don’t seem to know why consulates deny applicants. Everything related to interview strategy, key talking points, and proper preparation was either ignored or handled superficially, without any understanding of what truly matters. In conclusion: If you're looking for genuine legal support from a team that truly understands their area of practice — look elsewhere. With this firm, you’ll lose time, money, and peace of mind, and be left with a result you’ll regret.

I'm thrilled to share my positive experience with Stelmakh Law regarding my EB1A petition. After consulting with several lawyers, Stelmakh Law stood out by thoroughly explaining which criteria were the strongest, convincing me of their expertise in identifying a strong candidate for EB1A. I am deeply... grateful to Dmitry and Katya for their strategic approach in presenting each criterion. They requested various pieces of evidence and guided me in strengthening my petition, ensuring that each criterion was clearly and effectively communicated in the support letter and final merits argument. The process took six months, during which every item was meticulously reviewed multiple times. They skillfully crafted my final petition letter, connecting all the dots with great technique. Ultimately, my efforts were rewarded with the approval of my petition in just 11 working days. I highly recommend the Stelmakh Law team for anyone seeking an effective petition.

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 recently had the pleasure of working with Stelmakhlaw to file my EB1A petition, and I cannot express how grateful I am for their exceptional service. Initially, I faced uncertainty and anxiety about my immigration journey, having consulted with several law firms that left me feeling overwhelmed. Ho...wever, Stelmakhlaw stood out due to their clarity, confidence, and proven track record with cases similar to mine. I had learned about them during an EB1A session led by a previously approved client, which further solidified my decision to choose their firm. Once I joined their program, the onboarding process was seamless. I quickly uploaded all required documents and met with their extended team to discuss my case in detail. I appreciated their flexibility in using tools like Google Drive for communication and document sharing, which made the entire process more efficient. The team was always available for online meetings and maintained timely, clear communication throughout. Even when my assigned attorney changed, the new attorney quickly got up to speed on my case without any disruption. Katya, the founder, played a crucial role in drafting my petition. Her dedication was evident as she went above and beyond to strengthen my application, even working on Thanksgiving and responding to my queries during weekends and holidays. Her commitment made a significant difference in my experience. I was thrilled when my petition was filed during the holiday schedule and approved in less than 15 days. The professionalism and clear communication from Stelmakhlaw highlighted their commitment to their clients. Working with them was hassle-free, and securing my EB1A visa has provided me with the peace of mind and security I needed to continue my life in the U.S. I highly recommend Stelmakhlaw to anyone seeking immigration assistance.