Olga Prygoda

Olga Prygoda

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 5 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

12535 15th Avenue NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA

About Olga

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Olga Prygoda is a U.S. licensed attorney, member of the Washington State Bar specializing in business immigration law with specific focus on work permits and employment-based permanent residence in the United States and immigration practice under USM

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Licenses

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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80 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stenval | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An excellent lawyer

Olga is an exceptional immigration attorney who assisted me with preparing a petition for an EB2 visa. Her expertise and dedication to her work were evident throughout the entire process. Olga and her team were always readily available to address any questions or concerns I had, providing me with the... support I needed every step of the way. They worked efficiently and diligently, ensuring that all the necessary documents were submitted promptly. I am impressed by the level of professionalism and attention to detail demonstrated by Olga and her team. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of immigration assistance. Thank you, Olga, for your outstanding work!

Posted by Charles | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding and Compassionate Immigration Lawyer

Navigating the complex world of immigration law can be daunting, but having a competent and trustworthy lawyer can make a significant difference. My experience with Olga Prygoda has been nothing short of exceptional. Ms. Prygoda combines deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach, making her ...an outstanding advocate for her clients and she will get results.

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2024 | Immigration

Exceptional Legal Expertise: Olga Delivers Approval with Precision and Professionalism

had the pleasure of working with Olga and her team on cases involving the "O-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition" and the "EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Immigration Petition". Thanks to Olga's professional handling of both petitions, we obtained approval. Additionally, Olga and her team crafted a compellin...g response to the Request for Evidence (RFE) in the EB-1 petition. Throughout the process, I was impressed by Olga's communication skills, sense of responsibility, and, most importantly, the successful outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Olga as a consummate professional in her field who goes above and beyond to secure approval for her clients.

Posted by Anna | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you for your help!

Olga is an excellent lawyer. She helped me prepare a petition for an eb1 visa. She told me about the possibility of premium processing and expediting the petition process. Olga and her team always responded promptly to all my questions. I recommend Olga to you as a very experienced and reliable speci...alist.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

US Green Card

Worked with Olga and team for my US Green Card petition. Olga and team inherited a rather a poorly prepared petition and turned it into a winner. It involved lot of hard work and patience. They exceeded my expectations. At one point during the process, they showed more faith in my credentials and pe...tition than I did. EB-2 NIW was obtained within 4 months of applying (pleasant surprise) and the green card was obtained within 6 months of filing I-485 (another pleasant surprise). Kudos to Olga and team!

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

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

I-140 Immigrant Petition for EB-1 Extraordinary Ability in Business

Green Card (LPR) Approved

O-1 Exceptional Ability Approved for a Female Computer Scientist from Ukraine

O-1 petition approved

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Education

2020

George Mason University

LLM, U.S. Law

2019

University of London School of Law

LLB (Common Law)

2004

George Mason University

MS - Master of Science (Conflict Analysis & Res)

Speaking Engagements

2025

AILA Pacific Northwest Conference 2025

H-1B Specialty Occupation Updates

2023

Select USA 2023

Select USA - U.S. Immigration Updates Panel

2023

AILA Northern Border Conference 2023

USCBP Border Practice Updates Panel

2022

Immigration Legal Options for Ukrainians Webinar on Immigration Legal Options for Ukrainians

Publications

Languages

French

Russian

English

Ukrainian

Activity

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