Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Lawyers in Seattle
Stelmakh & Associates is a Seattle-based immigration law firm dedicated to helping technology professionals, startup founders, and extraordinary individuals navigate U.S. immigration processes. Founded in 2006, our team specializes in O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW visas, offering personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique background. With a 97% USCIS approval rate and over 1,000 cases won, we combine legal expertise with empathetic service, leveraging our own immigrant experiences to guide clients through every stage of their immigration journey.Our process includes customized case strategies, transparent communication through dedicated case management portals, and comprehensive support networks for business planning, taxation, and media coverage. We guarantee full refunds within seven days of signing retainers and provide free responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
Services
O-1 Visas
EB-1 Green Cards
EB-2 NIW Visas
Corporate Visa Support
Investment Visas
Consular Processing
H-1B Visas
L Visas
TN Visas
Visitor Visas
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer customized immigration strategies tailored to individual professional backgrounds
- Our team includes immigration specialists with 17+ years of experience since 2006
- We provide transparent case tracking through dedicated client portals
- We guarantee full refunds within seven days of signing retainers
- We have a proven 97% USCIS approval rate with 1,000+ cases won
What people say
1000+ cases won
97% USCIS approval rate
Personalized immigration services
Empathetic approach
Comprehensive case support
Services
O-1 Visas
O-1 visas for extraordinary individuals in business, science, art, or athletics. Flexible job roles with no wage requirements. Our attorneys develop customized strategies to demonstrate extraordinary ability through documented achievements and peer recognition.
EB-1 Green Cards
Quickest path to permanent residency for top-tier achievers. We specialize in EB-1A extraordinary ability and EB-1B outstanding researcher categories. Our process includes evidence compilation and legal argument preparation to meet strict USCIS criteria.
EB-2 NIW Visas
Green card options for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. We help clients demonstrate their work's substantial merit and national importance without labor certification requirements, streamlining the permanent residency process.
Corporate Visa Support
Comprehensive visa solutions for corporate clients including H-1B, L-1, TN, and E-1/E-2 visas. We assist with petition preparation, compliance, and strategic planning for multinational business operations and talent acquisition.
Investment Visas
Visa options for investors and entrepreneurs including E-2 treaty investor and EB-5 investment visas. We provide business plan development, investment structuring, and comprehensive support for establishing or acquiring U.S. businesses.
People
Katya Stelmakh
Managing Attorney
Founder and managing attorney with 17+ years of experience in business immigration law. Specializes in O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW visas. Developed innovative case strategies for technology professionals and entrepreneurs since 2006.
Olga Prygoda
Managing Attorney, Corporate Practice
Leading corporate immigration practice with expertise in H-1B, L-1, and E-1/E-2 visa programs. Advises multinational corporations on compliance and strategic workforce planning while managing complex immigration cases.
Questions
What are the differences between non-immigrant and immigrant visas?
Non-immigrant visas (B-1, O-1, H-1B) allow temporary stays for specific purposes. Immigrant visas (EB-1, EB-2 NIW) provide permanent residency. We help clients choose the right option based on their long-term goals.
Can I bring family members to the USA?
Yes, immediate family members can receive derivative visas. We assist with I-485 adjustments for those already in the U.S. and guide overseas families through consular processing requirements.
What happens if my visa application is denied?
We refile denied petitions at no additional cost. Our success rate remains 97% through strategic case preparation and comprehensive evidence presentation to USCIS.
How long does the O-1/EB-1 process take?
Typical processing takes 2-3 months with complete documentation. Premium processing options available. We ensure thorough preparation to maximize approval chances on initial submission.
Do I need a degree for EB-1A?
No formal degree requirement exists for EB-1A. We help clients demonstrate extraordinary ability through alternative evidence like professional achievements, peer recognition, and industry impact.
How do you prove major contributions to a field?
We compile objective evidence including peer recommendation letters, published works, project documentation, and industry recognition to meet USCIS criteria for major contributions.
