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10/16/2026

Today wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month — and it feels right to talk about the immigrant founders and professionals we work with every day. 🌟

So many arrive with incredible drive and results, without realizing their own achievements — their business, their leadership, their expertise — can be the foundation of their own visa or Green Card case.

You don't have to wait for someone else to open the door.

If that sounds like your story, let's talk about what your path could look like.

📅 Book Your Free Background Review Call → https://calendly.com/d/d2gm-2vt-9p2/background-review-call?month=2026-07

10/15/2026

Great companies are built through bold ideas, strong teams, and the right connections.

This week, Stelmakh & Associates is at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, connecting with the founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of technology. The event brings together the startup ecosystem for conversations on fundraising, product development, and scaling businesses.

Why are we there? Because supporting founders means understanding more than immigration law. It means understanding their ambitions, growth plans, and the challenges that come with building a company in the U.S.

For international founders and talented professionals, immigration can be an important part of that journey — from exploring the right visa options to planning for long-term growth.

We’re proud to be part of the conversations and connections helping ambitious businesses move forward.

Building something in the U.S.? Let’s connect.

10/14/2026

Think you need investors to qualify for a U.S. business visa? You don't. 💪

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is built for founders who put their own capital into a real, operating U.S. business — no venture funding required, no minimum set by law, just an investment that's "substantial" relative to the business.

Bootstrapped and building something real? That may be exactly what E-2 is looking for.

Let's see if your business qualifies.
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10/08/2026

What happens when founders, operators, investors, and an immigration law firm come together during SF Tech Week?

You get conversations about building companies, navigating uncertainty, entering new markets, and making bold decisions in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Yesterday, Katya Stelmakh and Olga Prygoda represented Stelmakh & Associates at Belarusian Founders: Making Hard Decisions in a World of AI in San Francisco.

For us, being part of events like this is about more than networking. It’s about understanding the businesses our clients are building and the challenges founders face as they scale internationally.

AI is changing the way companies are built. And for many founders, international expansion and access to the U.S. market are becoming part of that growth strategy.

We’re always glad to be in the room, listen, connect, and share our perspective on the immigration side of building globally.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and to the organizers for bringing the community together during .

10/07/2026

Immigration lawyers should understand the businesses they represent.

That’s one of the reasons Katya Stelmakh and Olga Prygoda are at SF Tech Week today, joining founders, operators, and investors at the Belarusian Founders gathering in San Francisco.

We work with founders who are building companies, raising capital, entering new markets, hiring teams, and expanding internationally.

Being part of the startup ecosystem gives us the opportunity to hear directly from the people behind those businesses — and to better understand the opportunities and challenges that shape their U.S. immigration needs.

We’re looking forward to meeting founders, exchanging ideas, and being part of the conversation today.

10/05/2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Stelmakh & Associates with your E-2 petitions. It was truly a pleasure working with you and supporting you throughout the process.

We’re grateful to know that our team’s communication, support, and dedication made your experience a positive one. We greatly appreciate your trust and recommendation, and we look forward to working with you again in the near future!

Wishing you continued success in your U.S. journey. 🇺🇸✨

09/28/2026

Same Green Card, two very different processes. 🛣️

If you're already in the U.S. in valid status, Adjustment of Status may let you complete the process without leaving the country. If you're abroad, Consular Processing — with an interview at a U.S. consulate — is the route.

Which one applies depends on where you are and your current status.

Let's figure out which path is yours.

09/21/2026

Bridges, water systems, resilient infrastructure — this client's work protects communities every day. And it became the foundation of his Green Card case. 🏗️🟢

We built his EB-2 NIW around measurable project impact, professional licensure, and recognition in his field — all tied directly to public benefit.

Approved. No employer sponsor required.

In civil engineering or infrastructure? Let's see what your work could support.

📅 Book Your Free Background Review Call → https://calendly.com/d/d2gm-2vt-9p2/background-review-call?month=2026-07

09/19/2026

EB-1A is a self-petition category — you can file on your own behalf if you can show extraordinary ability and sustained acclaim in your field. No employer letter required.

If a missing job offer has been holding you back from applying, that may not actually be the obstacle you think it is.

Let's talk through your background and see where you stand.
📅 Book Your Free Background Review Call → https://calendly.com/d/d2gm-2vt-9p2/background-review-call?month=2026-07

09/16/2026

Behind every immigration journey is a story.

And sometimes, that story becomes the reason you dedicate your career to helping others pursue their own ambitions.

Our Founder & CEO, Katya Stelmakh, was recently featured in Founders Mag in an article about her journey from arriving in the United States as a young immigrant from Belarus to building Stelmakh & Associates.

Her experience shaped a simple but powerful belief: talent, ambition, and determination should have the opportunity to cross borders.

Today, Katya and our team work with founders, technology professionals, researchers, and other highly skilled individuals who are building their careers, companies, and futures in the United States.

As she puts it:

“Your story matters. You just have to be brave enough to write it.”

We invite you to read Katya’s story and learn more about the journey behind the firm.

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