Katya Stelmakh

I joined my company, Maximor AI, with a requirement to be a full-time AI engineering lead at the company’s NYC location. Since I was primarily based out of India, my company and I needed help securing a work-authorized U.S. visa. Katya and her team evaluated my profile in depth quite early on, and... suggested applying for an O-1A petition even before I had officially joined Maximor. This gave us great insight into the feasibility of the whole arrangement. Their early evaluation helped us gain confidence in their process and expertise. The attorneys from Stelmakh & Associates - primarily Sanjana and Samriddhi - drafted my O-1A petition. We proceeded by claiming 6 out of 8 O-1A criteria, so the petition was going to be quite large and dense. Sanjana did a great job collecting all the evidence from me and my company, and compiling it into one coherent petition. She also showed great attention to detail on every piece of evidence submitted, which I truly appreciated. The team was receptive to all feedback and changes requested until the very last moment. My O-1A petition was successfully approved under premium processing at the USCIS California Service Center on January 9, 2025. Katya and her team were prompt with timely updates throughout. This O-1A-based work authorization will now allow me to work out of my company’s New York office, enabling the team to use my expertise to its fullest extent. It will also be a new experience for me to work out of one of the best cities in the world, and I’m grateful to the team at Stelmakh & Associates for their support in making this possible.

Thanks to Katya and the team for my successful EB-1A approval! I chose Stelmakh and Associates after being referred by two friends who also had successful filings with them. I particularly appreciated the free 30-minute initial consultation; it provided the clear, confident roadmap I needed to finall...y take the plunge and file my petition. The paralegal assigned to my case, Maddalena, was a fantastic partner on this journey. She was highly collaborative and receptive to my suggestions and edits, which was a perfect match for my working style. I believe highly personalized filings like the EB-1A work best when petitioners take ownership of their profile details while the law firm provides the legal expertise and critical eye. That synergy definitely happened here. Maddalena was instrumental in drafting both the initial petition and the RFE response. I also appreciated Katya’s targeted suggestions during the RFE phase to streamline our response and her help reviewing my supporting documents. This would have been a 5-star review if not for the extremely stressful experience during the RFE submission period. The response was delayed to the point that it reached USCIS on the very last legally permissible day. This caused a great deal of needless anxiety and could have jeopardized the entire application in the event of a transit delay or clerical error. While I understand the firm is very busy, and while they did ultimately get the job done, I would expect more diligence and a safer buffer considering how life-altering these immigration deadlines are. Overall I am glad to have worked with them and would happily recommend them to others.

My sincere thanks to Katya, Sanjana, Vanessa, and the entire team at Stelmakh and Associates for their steady support in getting my EB1A petition approved. Sanjana, I truly appreciate the time you spent understanding my background and shaping a petition packet with clear structure and strong reasonin...g. Your attention to detail and steady communication helped me stay confident at every stage. The team helped me present my record clearly, including my technical contributions, judging experience, patents. Their guidance made it easy to highlight the right evidence. I am grateful for the thoughtful direction from Katya and the way the team stayed organized and responsive from start to finish. The experience was smooth, and I always felt that they understood the requirements fully. We retained Stelmakh and Associates for our I 485 processing. Vikas, Samriddhi, and Katya handled our case with care and submitted the forms within ten business days of starting the process. We appreciated their prompt support.

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.