Katya Stelmakh

Katya Stelmakh

also known as Kate Stelmakh

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA

About Katya

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Katya Stelmakh represents a broad variety of domestic and international clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 companies and startup businesses. Focus on work, transfer, and investor visas for tech, real estate development & services firms.

20 years | 163 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Stelmakh & Associates, LLC

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Katya Stelmakh's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 94 reviews

Posted by Ankit | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Seamless O1A process

Katya and the Stelmakh & Associates team made my O1-A petition process seamless and stress-free. Their expertise and responsiveness stood out—my petition was approved on the first try, thanks to their thorough and professional approach. Highly recommend for any immigration needs!

Posted by S A | November 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

EB1A I-140 Approval

Thanks to Katya, Marina, and everyone involved for their help with my EB1-A I-140 approval. I learned about Stelmakh & Associates from one of my colleagues, and after reading all the reviews, I never considered any other firms — I decided to work with them earlier this year. In the initial stages,... it took a few weeks to get the process started, but once a paralegal was assigned, they responded quickly and addressed all my feedback promptly. Katya quickly identified the strengths of my profile and how my existing evidences undoubtedly met the EB1-A criteria. Once everything was finalized, Marina put together a strong case within 2–3 months. I received an RFE, which was disappointing, but Katya took the time to thoroughly discuss each point and explain why my case remained strong. Marina then prepared an even stronger RFE response, and it was eventually approved. I am truly grateful for Katya and her entire team. If you are looking for a lawyer for your immigration needs, I would highly recommend reaching out to Katya.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Positive experience

Katya and her team did a truly outstanding job on my EB1A case. I could not have asked for a more professional and dedicated experience. A special mention to Maddalena, who managed my case with incredible attention to detail and care, and to Samriddhi, who seamlessly handled the process like a pro.... I’m deeply appreciative of everyone’s support and guidance throughout this journey. Thank you again for all your help!

Posted by SK | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent EB1A Expertise - recommend for Corporate Professionals

I cannot recommend this law firm enough for their exceptional expertise in EB1A cases. Initially, I was hesitant about pursuing EB1A since my work was primarily within a large corporation without much public visibility. However, their track record with similar profiles gave me confidence to proceed. ... The team demonstrated remarkable skill in presenting my case, highlighting the important aspects of my contributions that I hadn't even considered significant. Their thorough approach and attention to detail made a huge difference in building a compelling case. What truly sets them apart is their ability to understand and effectively present corporate accomplishments in a way that meets EB1A criteria. Given the significant backlog in EB2 categories, successfully obtaining EB1A approval has provided invaluable peace of mind for my future.

Posted by Jess | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

O1-A visa petition

I worked with Diego and the team at Stelmakh & Associates on my O-1A visa petition, and the experience was excellent. While the process took a little time to get going, once underway, the quality of the work and the level of commitment were outstanding. Diego was exceptional—efficient, knowledgeab...le, and clearly invested in the success of the petition. He worked diligently to build a strong case, crafting a persuasive narrative that aligned my credentials perfectly with the job description. His attention to detail and strategic insight significantly strengthened the petition. Despite a slow start, everything was completed and submitted within our original timeline—and the petition was ultimately approved. I’m very pleased with the outcome and would confidently recommend Diego and his team to anyone pursuing an O-1 visa.

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Katya Stelmakh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maxim Voltchenko

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Grode

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katya and I have worked together on many cases. She is a professional in the truest sense of the word. She is a great lawyer, honest, caring and dedicated. She has a vast knowledge of business immigration and family immigration law. I fully recommend and support her work in the community and on behalf of immigrants across the country."

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Michael Galletch

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jonathan Grode

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Top 10 Emerging Immigration Law Firms, Manage HR Magazine

2004

CALI Award for Excellence in Comparative Employment Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

2003

John M. Adams Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

2001

Winner - Belarus national round, Oralist - international round, The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner and Managing Director, Stelmakh & Associates, LLC

2008 - 2008

Contract Attorney, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Marks & Sokolov

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern, World Bank

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, Bailey Cavalieri, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Geneva – Duke Law School in Switzerland

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2024

International CleanTech Meets U.S. Capital Conference EMPOWERING CLEANTECH. Immigration Strategies for Global Innovators

2012

ANNUAL RSPN BUSINESS TRENDS FORUM Entrepreneurship in 2012: Survival or Growth?

Publications

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

Belarusian

English

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