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About Olga
Biography
Olga Guzhva practices U.S. Immigration Laws and IRS Tax Disputes.
IMMIGRATION:
Olga has years of experience helping employees, investors, families, and businesses navigate complex U.S. Immigration Laws. Never forgetting her own experience as an immigrant, Olga’s primary focus is providing each client with a clear understanding of the immigration process as well as applicable tax dispute resolution strategies, and a realistic assessment of the results that can be achieved. Each client expects and is entitled to an honest evaluation.
Specifically, Olga advises clients seeking to obtain non-immigrant and immigrant visas (green cards). She also counsels clients in the areas of employment-based, investment, and family-based visas, and in other immigration matters. Olga assists with the adjustment of status, asylum and citizenship applications, as well as consular processing and other issues.
TAX:
Olga represents taxpayers in a wide variety of tax disputes involving the IRS: federal tax audits, liens, levies, wage garnishments, tax penalty abatement, collections, installment agreements, offers in compromise, client’s eligibility for currently not collectible status, innocent spouse tax debt relief. Olga also advises taxpayers on tax planning and permissible deductions, IRS tax compliance, and represents taxpayers in the U.S. Tax Court.
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
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Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva's Reviews
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Posted by Sergiy | September 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Smooth and easy process
Olga helped to prepare AOS for my wife. She took into account our specific situation, explained that everything is alright so we could restore our peace of mind - and we had no problems and everything went smoothly and quickly. I was somewhat concerned that we couldn't work in person - only remotely,...
Posted by Lena | October 21, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Applying for US citezenship
This spring I called Olga and asked her to help me with my N-400 Application form. She contacted me very quickly and offered me a review of the form and all required documents. In a day or two I received her very important and really helpful comments about my Application form. After applying, a coupl...
Posted by Nazarii | October 3, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
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Thanks to Olga Guzhva
Thanks to Olga for helping my family immigrate to the United States, thanks to her professionalism we received visas to the United States. Thank you very much.
Olga Guzhva
Replied last October 5, 2021Nazarii, thank you very much for your feedback. It was a pleasure working with you!
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Excellent advice regarding Green Card renewals during the covid crisis
Olga gave excellent advice for my mother's green card renewal while they were stuck outside the country during the covid crisis. She clearly knew the area and explained her recommendation clearly so both me and parents had all our questions answered. Thank you Olga!
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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I-140 process
Olga was a great help with our I-140 process. She had great attention to detail and told us exactly what we needed to do, at what time, and took the time to explain everything. Our I-140 petition was approved without any audit.
Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I've referred several people to Olga for immigration matters, and they consistently thank me after working with her. Her professionalism and knowledge of immigration law is unmatched in this area. I heartily endorse this attorney."
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"Olga is a dedicated attorney who clearly takes great pride in helping her clients."
"I highly recommend Attorney Guzha. She is a competent and diligent attorney who can converse with clients in several languages. She is sure to sort out your proper in an expeditious manner!"
"Atty. Guzhva is a highly respected attorney and asset to the legal industry; I endorse her."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Guzhva as a true professional who cares about her clients. I have read many of Olga's comments on AVVO to postings related to immigration law and tax law, and all of her relies are very detialed. A true professional."
"I endorse Olga. Multilingual attorneys are a great asset to the profession of immigration law. They are real bridges between our ethnic communities and our government."
"Olga is a very knowledgeable attorney and will work hard to get her clients favorable results. She is professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a skilled attorney and well respected member of the legal community."
"I recommend Attorney Olga Guzhva for her genuine passion and legal knowledge to handle immigration cases as she merges her acquired international experience and valuable firsthand expertise of the Eastern European affairs to review, analyze and handle immigration cases of various legal scope."
"I endorse this lawyer. Olga is sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic
2016
Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic
2015
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2015
Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic
2014
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2014
Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
Pro-Bono Attorney, Casa Cornelia Law Center
2014 - 2018
Pro-Bono Attorney, NWIRP
2013 - 2018
Pro-Bono Attorney, University Of Washington Tax Clinic, Seattle, WA
2013 - 2020
Principal, Guzhva Law Firm, PLLC, Bellevue, WA
2007 - 2008
Legal Assistant, U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services, Office of Medicare Hearings & Appeals
2003 - 2007
Case Assistant, Health Direct, Inc, (AIG)
1996 - 1999
Corporate Lawyer/Jurist, Rassvet, PLLC, Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
Associations
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2006
Edmonds Community College
Advanced Paralegal Degree
1996
Zaporizhzhya State University, Ukraine
LL.B. Degree
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
Immigration Seminar, Speaker
Visas to the United States. When an Alien Becomes a U.S. Tax Resident?”, Presenter
2017
Immigration Seminar, Speaker
Bring and Retain Foreign Talent in 2018: Plan Your Strategy.
2016
Immigration Seminar, Speaker
Eligibility for a U.S. Green Card and Waivers of Inadmissibility
2016
2016 Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference, Speaker
When an Alien Becomes a U.S. Tax Resident?
Publications
2017
guzhvalawimmigrationblog
DACA to be Phased Out Beginning on March 5, 2018
2014
guzhvalawtaxblog
IRS Tax Relief via Bankruptcy Discharge.
2014
2014
2014
guzhvalawimmigrationblog
Ходатайство на ПМЖ (Green Card).
2014
Seattle Business Magazine
EB-5 Immigrant Investors Provide Major Stimulus to Local Economy.
Languages
Russian
Ukrainian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Could P-1 A visa turn to employment based EB3 green card?
15 Jun 2024
Q&A
F1 to H4 change of status is currently pending, can I change the status back to F1?
08 Nov 2022
Q&A
Can I get paid for a remote job without valid visa status?
12 Aug 2022