At 19, Katya Stelmakh arrived in the United States from Belarus through a U.S. government sponsored exchange program, carrying a perspective on America that would eventually transform the course of her life. The experience introduced her to possibilities that extended...
On a brisk Ohio morning, 19-year-old Katya Stelmakh walked across the campus of Ohio State University, trying to take it all in—the sprawling green lawns, the buzz of students hurrying to class, the cafeteria with its endless buffet. Just months earlier, she’d been a...
In a recent feature on The Vertical, Katya Stelmakh’s rise to prominence as an immigration attorney for the venture ecosystem is highlighted. Please read the full interview by Ajay Kamalakaran below. Katya Stelmakh, founder of the immigration law firm Stelmakh and...
Important info for those who work in the U.S. in big-tech companies in senior or higher positions — you are likely eligible for an EB-1A green card Our client Ketan Vijayvargiya shares his EB1A experience in his blog: Introduction The EB-2/EB-3 waiting times to get a...
The U.S. immigration system is one of the most complex legal frameworks in the world. Deadlines, documentation requirements, policy shifts, and consular backlogs can turn what should be an exciting life milestone into a source of ongoing stress. Yet for tens of...
Катя в первый раз попала в Америку в 19 лет и тут же «заболела» американской мечтой. Теперь у нее своя юридическая фирма и большая иммигрантская семья. CityDog.by расспросили, каково это – не только выжить, но и добиться успеха. – В 1997 году я поступала на факультет...