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 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 36 - 40 of 60 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Albert | August 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Review for Stelmakh & Associates

Stelmakh & Associates have been an invaluable partner in securing my O1A and O1A extension. As the CEO of Cadana, my role demands continuous travel and legal compliance across multiple regions, making the need for reliable immigration support critical. Initially, I approached Stelmakh & Associates... with the complex problem of securing an O1A visa amidst a tight schedule and high expectations. Their stellar reputation and expertise in immigration law made them the obvious choice. The team at Stelmakh & Associates worked diligently on my case, providing thorough guidance and handling all the intricate paperwork with precision. They were always available to answer my questions and provided regular updates, making the entire process transparent and stress-free. Thanks to their exceptional service, I received my I-129 approval swiftly, allowing me to continue my leadership at Cadana without any disruptions. Their ability to deliver results under pressure truly sets them apart from other law firms. I highly recommend Stelmakh & Associates to anyone seeking expert immigration services. Their dedication and proficiency are unmatched, and they have my utmost gratitude for their outstanding work.

Posted by Vinod | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney

O1A visa

Katya and her team are exceptional! I was on H1B visa looking for a way to start by own business. During consultation, Katya answered all my questions and gave me an overview on how I should approach my O1A petition strategy. Her team, Kelsie and Kimberly were very helpful throughout the petition pre...paration process. They answered all my dumb questions patiently. Everyone communicated in simple words making it easy for me to understand. They were incredibly responsive to all communication. As a result of their excellent work, my visa petition is a success. I highly recommend Katya and her team for your immigration needs!

Posted by Nikhil | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Service and Fast Results: Highly Recommend Stelmakh and Associates

I recently had the pleasure of working with Stelmakh and Associates again, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. Initially, we faced the challenge of navigating the complex visa application process for a crucial hire at our startup. Given our previous positive experience with Stelmakh... and Associates on a similar matter, choosing them again was a no-brainer. Once again, Katya and her exceptional team stepped up to the plate and handled our visa application with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. They guided us through every step, ensuring that all our documents were in order and addressing any concerns we had promptly. Their dedication to going above and beyond is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and diligent work, we achieved a successful visa application with remarkably fast results and at an affordable price. This success has had a significant impact on our business, allowing us to bring a super talented engineer on board, which is crucial for our growth and innovation. I highly recommend working with Katya and her team at Stelmakh and Associates. Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is unmatched. Thank you for making this process smooth and successful once again!

Posted by Yury | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

O1 and EB2NIW

I received a job offer from a large, established financial technology company in the US but did not win the lottery for an H1B visa. I had two options: wait another year or apply for an O-1 visa, trying to leverage extraordinary skills and abilities. Wanting to begin working in the US quicker, I cho...se to pursue the O-1 route. After conducting quick research on several law firms offering support services for O-1 petition preparation, I found that most were not very enthusiastic and seemed hesitant about my ambition, citing that O-1 visas are typically for academic representatives. However, with a background in strategy consulting and business development, I knew my petition would need to focus on these fields to demonstrate extraordinary achievements and abilities. Eventually, I was recommended by another immigration lawyer from Europe to Katya Stelmakh, who was known for her deep expertise in O-1 and similar immigration cases. Katya and her team worked tirelessly, developing a comprehensive petition for an employer-sponsored O-1 visa in the field of strategy and business development. This petition was approved, allowing me to relocate with my family to the US and commence employment with the US company. Subsequently, Katya assisted in developing all necessary documents and applying for an EB2-NIW immigration visa, which was also approved based on meticulously gathered documentation. In the next phase, with Katya's guidance, I successfully changed jobs while in the US and established my own consulting company. Katya also facilitated the reapplication for an O-1 visa as a small business owner. Katya's assistance was invaluable, as she helped me navigate immigration questions in the US on three separate occasions and find a path to launching my own business. I am deeply grateful for her and her team's professional advice, commitment, rigor, and the quality of the developed documentation. Most importantly, I am grateful for the successful results in each endeavor. I wholeheartedly recommend Katya Stelmakh as an immigration attorney, especially for sophisticated cases.

Posted by Shahbaz | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

EB2 NIW Approved Case

I filed EB2 visa petition with Katya and had a great experience with the level of professionalism she presented. I am very pleased with her exceptional services provided along her great team. She is very professional, on the point and active firm in responses as fast as same day. The firm exactly kne...w how to make a strong case with convincing evidence to argue the case and RFE. The end result was a victory of EB2 approval. Nothing can go wrong with this firm. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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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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