Olga Prygoda
About Olga
Biography
Olga is a U.S. - licensed attorney (Washington State) specializing in business immigration law. Olga graduated with an LLM in U.S. Law from the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University and an LLB (Common Law) from the University of London, England. Prior to joining Stelmakh and Associates, a Seattle-based boutique immigration firm, Olga led U.S. immigration practice at BCF Business Law, a large multidisciplinary firm in Montréal, Canada. Specialties: Business immigration and international workforce mobility law, work permits under Trade NAFTA, E-1 / E-2 Treaty Traders/Treaty Investors, L-1A/B Multinational Managers and Specialists, U.S. Permanent Residence ("Green Card"), U.S. inadmissibility waivers (criminal). Nonimmigrant experience includes H-1B, L-1A and L-1B (Individual petitions and Blanket applications), E-3 (Australian professionals), H-1B1 (Chilean/Singaporean professionals), TN, J-1, I, O-1, E-1, E-2, P-1 and B-2 domestic partners, as well as applicable dependent categories. Immigrant experience includes PERM and I-140 (EB-11 extraordinary ability, and EB-13 multinational managers/executives, EB-2 and EB-3); I-485, employment authorization applications (I-765) and advance parole applications (I-131), I-130 filings and consular processing. Extensive experience with Reentry permits and naturalization applications, reports of Birth Abroad (Claim of U.S. citizenship through parent/grandparent), expedited naturalization and renunciation of U.S. citizenship for dual nationals. Experience includes responses to requests for evidence (RFE’s) and PERM audits, preparation of multi-entity Blanket PetitionsOlga began her career at Olga a prominent think tank in Washington, D.C., where she focused on U.S. immigration policy research and U.S.-Russian bilateral relations. She is also the recipient of a number of prestigious international scholarships, including the U.S. Department of State’s Edmund E. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (2001-2003); and has interned with The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. Olga is fluent in English, Russian, and French and is learning Ukrainian, her father's native language.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 5 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
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Location
Stelmakh & Associates, LLC
12535 15th Avenue NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA, 98125
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Olga Prygoda's Reviews
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Showing 11 - 15 of 47 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Alex | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Working with Olga was a game-changer.
Working with Olga was a game-changer. She didn’t just process my visa, she helped me understand how to present my achievements in a way that made sense to U.S. immigration. Her strategy, attention to detail, and dedication made the O-1 process smooth and stress-free. If you’re serious about moving to...
Posted by Андрей Г. | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Петиция получилась очень подробной, с хорошей аргументацией
Я обращался за помощью для получения визы EB. Решение далось не сразу — долго изучал разные агентства и адвокатов, так как много пустых обещаний на рынке. На первой консультации мне честно сказали, что визы — это не "купить результат", и если кейс не проходит по критериям, то они не возьмутся. Такая ...
Posted by Clover | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Olga did a great job handling my immigration to the United States of America.
Olga did a great job handling my immigration to the United States of America. I admire her warm welcome, her approach to all my questions, and the way she guided me through the process from the beginning to the end. I just thought to leave a review here because I looked back and thought I would not b...
Posted by Elena | January 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Иммиграция без стресса? Да, пожалуйста!
Я не верил, что иммиграция может быть простой, пока не начал работать с Ольгой. Она разобралась со всеми деталями с точностью и постоянно держала меня в курсе, так что я никогда не чувствовал себя потерянным. Огромное спасибо за то, что помогли мне попасть в страну моей мечты!
Posted by Pavel | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
highly recommend
Olga provided exceptional support with my O-1 visa application. My case was quite complex, but her attention to detail and thorough understanding of immigration laws made the entire process much smoother. Olga took the time to explain every step, answer all my questions, and offer practical advice ta...
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Experience
Honors
2001
Edmund E. Muskie Graduate Fellowship (International Relations), U.S. Department of State (USDOS)
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Managing Attorney, Stelmakh & Associates, LLC
2021 - 2025
Associate, BCF LLP
2018 - 2021
Case Manager / Senior Paralegal, BCF LLP
Associations
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Canada Chapter)Executive Committee Member
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Member, Washington Chapter
Sample of Legal Cases
Green Card (LPR) Approved
O-1 petition approved
Education
2020
LLM, U.S. Law
2019
LLB (Common Law)
2004
MS - Master of Science (Conflict Analysis & Res)
Speaking Engagements
2025
H-1B Specialty Occupation Updates
2023
Select USA - U.S. Immigration Updates Panel
2023
USCBP Border Practice Updates Panel
2022
Publications
Languages
French
Russian
English
Ukrainian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Business on H1B, through a company in another country owning the US-based business?
22 May 2024
Schengen Visa whilst waiting for a green card?
22 May 2024
EB1C and employer condition
06 Dec 2023