We empower people to achieve their American dream

Stelmakh & Associates LLC is a business immigration law and relocation consulting firm founded in the Silicon Valley and based in Seattle, Washington

Cases Won

Years in Business

Professionals

Why we do it

  • Client Heroes – Our clients are brave individuals who want to improve their and their children’s lives, innovate, expand businesses, and serve others. 
  • Talent Without Borders – We believe talent and motivation should not be limited by borders. We remove barriers for clients and their families, providing freedom and opportunities.
  • Economic Enrichment – By bringing talent to the U.S., we enrich the U.S. economy, foster innovation, and provide first-class research opportunities for scientists.

Why choose us? Empathy and expertise in immigration

  • Empathetic Service – We are mostly immigrants, deeply understanding your needs and the immigration process. 
  • Personalized Approach – We create a customized strategy for each case.
  • High Approval Rates – 93% for EB1a and no denials for EB-2 NIW and O-1A in the last 3 years.
  • Easy to Work With – Communicate with our legal team by email, phone, or Zoom, and track your tasks on a secure and user-friendly portal.
  • Guarantees – RFE Answer is free, second petition is refiled free of charge if denied. 50% money-back guarantee for qualified NIW clients.
  • Flat Fees – We don’t charge hourly.
  • Unlimited Attention – No time limits on client dedication. Clients get on a call with the attorney the same or the next business day after the question arises.

Success stories: Inspiring journeys, guided by our team

Ketan Vijayvargiya

Principal Engineer @AWS
EB-2 NIW

💡Ketan created machine learning platforms Lookout for Metrics and Amazon SageMaker.
Our team demonstrated high responsiveness and flexibility, leading to the fast approval of the NIW petition in just 11 days.

Maxim Dimitrachi

Technical Project Manager
O-1A

💡Maxim has managed projects for the European Commission, Volkswagen, and ORTEC. He also acted as an Expert Advisor at StoolTechnologies (a technology startup focused on drone development) and Ant Robotics (a tech robotics startup).
Our team provided exceptional attention to detail in case documentation. See Maxim's video testimonial here.

Alexandr Chaldryan

Photographer
O-1B

💡Alexandr developed innovative photograph retouching techniques and contributed to AI software "Retouch 4 Me." His retouching courses are used by more than 4,000 photographers worldwide.
Our team won the case, crafting a detailed and strategic response to RFE. See the full story here.

Sharekh Shaikh

Founder at CleverX
O-1A, EB-1A for himself, H1Bs for the team

💡Sharekh's startup specializes in software engineering, focusing on AI-powered platforms for research. Before starting CleverX, Sharekh held leadership roles in significant tech projects, demonstrating innovation and technical excellence.
Our team is pleased to provide continuous support for the company’s immigration needs and create a customized strategy for each visa type they need.

Meet the team: We listen and craft tailored strategies

  • At Stelmakh & Associates, our team of dedicated legal professionals takes the time to understand your unique situation. We believe that every client deserves personalized attention, and we create tailored strategies that deliver results. 
  • We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation and automation. Whether navigating complex immigration laws or providing personalized legal strategies, our team is committed to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. 

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