Katya Stelmakh

Katya Stelmakh

also known as Kate Stelmakh

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 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 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

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

90 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 57 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Shubham | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Service and Support from Stelmakhlaw

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.

Posted by Sivanagaraju | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney for EB1A

Katya and her team (Carlie) are very knowledgeable in EB1A petitions and provide great support throughout the process. Highly recommend them for anyone who needs assistance.

Posted by Sudheer | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1A Case

Working with Katya and her team at Stelmakh & Associates has been an outstanding experience. After an unsuccessful EB1 application through my employer's legal firm, one of my friends referred me to Stelmakh & Associates and i retained them for my self petition They impressed me with their strategic, ...proactive approach, ensuring we maximized every aspect of my career achievements in the petition. Katya and her team were extremely thorough in building a solid case, leveraging my critical role at Yelp & my startup, media features on my work, and my scholarly contributions. They ensured applying with the right domain to connect my work. The team’s collaborative style and commitment to my success made the process smooth and reassuring. I’m grateful for the dedication and expertise they brought to my case, which led to approval within months. I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone pursuing their EB-1A - they truly go above and beyond!

Posted by Azamat | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend Katya Stelmakh

I found out about Katya Stelmakh from a friend in February last year and immediately contacted her. I had experience with other lawyers who did not have clear process of reviewing my case, would not be transparent about the fees and would drag my time without fast response. Katya immediately reviewed... my case and clearly stated all steps forward. She was open about any possible problems going forward. We had a few arguments along the way about the approach and who does what, but eventually we all as a the team worked together for final result. I got my EB-1 visa approved within 12 days and received my work authorization in 2 months after submission of the documents. At the moment I am waiting for my green card to be issued. I highly recommend Katya and her team!

Posted by Sofia | October 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service 10/10

Best choice! My husband and I had the smoothest and easiest green card process imaginable. Thank you Katya, Jelena, Vanessa and team for always being there, providing expert advice and doing so at the best price. Looking forward to taking the next steps together. We got approved 9 months later!

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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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