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

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Licensed in New Jersey for 19 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

91 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 23 of 23 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Vishakh | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional O1A Visa Service - Highly Recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Stelmakh and Associates for my O1A visa application, and I am thrilled to share my experience. From the moment I first reached out to the firm, I was met with professionalism, prompt responses, and expert guidance. As someone who wasn't initially sure if... I would qualify for the O1A visa category, the team at Stelmakh and Associates, particularly Katya, took the time to understand my unique situation and provide me with tailored advice. They explained the intricacies of the O1 visa petitioning process in a clear and concise manner, giving me confidence in my application. Throughout the entire process, the law firm consistently demonstrated quick turnaround times and a keen attention to detail. Their responsiveness and willingness to address my questions and concerns made the experience both seamless and enjoyable. With their help, my O1A visa was approved, and I couldn't be more grateful. I wholeheartedly recommend Stelmakh and Associates for anyone seeking professional assistance with their O1A visa application. Their expertise, dedication, and exceptional client service make them stand out from the competition. Choosing to work with them was one of the best decisions I've made in my visa journey, and I am confident that anyone who chooses them will have a similarly positive experience.

Posted by Daria | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Катя - настоящий профессионал и приятный человек

От работы с Катей Стельмах у меня остались самые положительные впечатления. Всё время, начиная от сбора документов и до момента получения мной статуса постоянного резидента США, Катя и её команда всегда были на связи, отвечали на вопросы и давали разъяснения. Катя подробнейшим образом подготовила на...с с мужем к интервью с иммиграционным офицером, подкрепив свои советы примерами из своей многочисленной практики. Особенно ценной была поддержка от Кати в условиях пандемии, т.к. изменились многие процессы по иммиграции и сроки ответов от USCIS сильно затянулись. Мне пришлось изрядно поволноваться в ожидании решения по петиции. И вот, наконец, моя Green Card получена, всё прошло гладко! Искренне благодарю Катю за квалифицированно выполненную работу, поддержку, профессионализм, доброжелательность и отзывчивость.

Posted by Olena | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Благодарю и рекомендую Адвоката Катерину Стельмах

Хочу выразить благодарность высококвалифицированному адвокату Катерине Стельмах за проделанную работу с получением иммиграционной визы и гражданства в США. Катерина очень профессионально проделала работу, вежлива и терпелива. Всегда отвечала на звонки и держала в курсе дела. Очень довольна результ...атами . Спасибо за добросовестное отношение к делу.

Katya Stelmakh

Replied last April 15, 2020

Спасибо за отзыв, Олена! Было приятно работать с Вами и Вашей семьей.

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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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