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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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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2001
Edmund E. Muskie Graduate Fellowship (International Relations), U.S. Department of State (USDOS)
2025 - Present
Managing Attorney, Stelmakh & Associates, LLC
2021 - 2025
Associate, BCF LLP
2018 - 2021
Case Manager / Senior Paralegal, BCF LLP
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Canada Chapter)Executive Committee Member
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Member, Washington Chapter
Green Card (LPR) Approved
O-1 petition approved
2020
LLM, U.S. Law
2019
LLB (Common Law)
2004
MS - Master of Science (Conflict Analysis & Res)
2025
H-1B Specialty Occupation Updates
2023
Select USA - U.S. Immigration Updates Panel
2023
USCBP Border Practice Updates Panel
2022
French
Russian
English
Ukrainian
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