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Welcome to the Blog section of It's Ok Yaar. Through our blogs we try to reflect the different aspects of lives of South Asian Immigrants.

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Over the years we've come to realize that no one will tell our stories and experiences if we don't tell it first. So here's our humble attempt to do so.

Do Read and leave us your thoughts, your criticisms and hopefully some of your love.

Rahil Chunawala

3 min read

7 People Skills Everyone Needs to Learn

Do you have a tough time connecting ad communicating with people being your true authentic self? Well, then this guide is for you!

Ruchita Pittala

9 min read

10 Ways To Spice Up Your Marriage!

"Everything was so good before marriage, I miss those days" "Our schedules are so hectic, there's no time for romance !" "It's been more...

Can I start my own business on H4, L2 EAD?

Its Ok Yaar

4 min read

Can I start my own business on H4, L2 EAD?

In this Guide, we share 6 Reasons why H4 & L2 EAD holders should start their own business.

From H4 to Green Card - An Immigrant Founder's Journey

Its Ok Yaar

9 min read

From H4 to Green Card - An Immigrant Founder's Journey

In this blog, Silicon valley founder Arjita Sethi, shared her immigrant founder journey - From H4 Visa to Green Card.

Update on Premium Processing for EADs and other applications

Its Ok Yaar

5 min read

Update on Premium Processing for EADs and other applications

USCIS announced measures to reduce backlog in applications and expand premium processing for additional categories.

Darshan Shah

6 min read

Why Desis Love Adjusting?

In this blog, we try to understand why Desis always find themselves in a situation where they have to adjust and is there a solution to this

3 Reasons Why You Procrastinate & How to Stop...

Prasha Dutra

5 min read

3 Reasons Why You Procrastinate & How to Stop...

You're not alone in procrastinating. Unfortunately, procrastination is one of the main reasons why many people don't accomplish their goals.

Its Ok Yaar

2 min read

Hope Lost for a Green Card Backlog Fix

The Budget bill passed did not include one of the key policy changes that a lot of Indian Immigrants stuck in a Green card backlog expected.

samridhisi

5 min read

#FOMO and beyond

Fear Of Missing Out also known on the gram as #FOMO is a real issue. Fear is never a good option so let's go from FOMO to JOMO

6 Mistakes to Avoid as an Immigrant Jobseeker

Aneri Desai

5 min read

6 Mistakes to Avoid as an Immigrant Jobseeker

If you have moved to a foreign land and are trying to restart/elevate your career, then you need to avoid making these 6 mistakes.

Its Ok Yaar

5 min read

How to Apply for an ITIN number

ITIN is a nine-digit tax processing number issued by the IRS to foreign nationals without an SSN for federal tax reporting & filing.

What’s FICA and who is exempted of FICA taxes?

Its Ok Yaar

3 min read

What’s FICA and who is exempted of FICA taxes?

This Guides tells you what is the FICA tax on your salary slip and why students on F1 are exempt from it and how can they get a refund.

Darshan Shah

5 min read

Employment Based Green Cards in USA

There are 5 different types of Employment Based Green Cards in the US. This Guide explains each of them in details.

Its Ok Yaar

4 min read

Different Types of US Visas

This Guide covers an overview of all the major non-immigrant US visa types that Indians could be eligible for.

Immigration Clauses in The America Competes Act

Its Ok Yaar

3 min read

Immigration Clauses in The America Competes Act

This article discusses the Immigration Provisions in the new America Competes Act passed by the House on Feb 4, 2022

Common Immigration Frauds and how to avoid them

Darshan Shah

5 min read

Common Immigration Frauds and how to avoid them

Immigration scams are quite common in the US. Read this Guide to learn how to identify, avoid and report an Immigration fraud or scam.

PERM Labor certification Process & I-140 for Green Card

Darshan Shah

5 min read

PERM Labor certification Process & I-140 for Green Card

Those looking to hire a non-U.S. citizen have to first obtain a PERM certification before they can file their Green Card. Learn more here.

Its Ok Yaar

2 min read

FY -2023 H-1B Lottery Announcement

FY 2023 H-1B Lottery initial registration will happen from March 1-18. The results will be announced on by March 31. Fees is $10

Companies offering Returnship Programs in 2022

Its Ok Yaar

5 min read

Companies offering Returnship Programs in 2022

Returnships are back to work programs created by companies that help people with career gaps skill up and get back into the work force.

New STEM changes in F-1, J-1, O-1A and National Interest Waivers

Its Ok Yaar

4 min read

New STEM changes in F-1, J-1, O-1A and National Interest Waivers

22 new fields added under STEM OPT, additional 36 months of OPT for certain J1 visa holders & major transparency in processing of O-1A Visa.

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