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Our Blogs
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.
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H-1B Cap Exempt - A Complete Guide
An alternative to the regular H-1B capped lottery systems is the H-1B cap exempt. Learn more about it in this Guide.
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
Importance of NRE & NRO accounts for NRIs
NRIs can only have an NRE or an NRO account in India. This Guide helps you differentiate both and select the best for you.
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
How to Read the Visa Bulletin
This guide explains how to read and make sense of the Visa Bulletin for Green Card in the US. It also explain important terms to learn.
Its Ok Yaar
5 min read
Emotional Blackmail in the Desi Culture
People using Fear, Obligation & Guilt to manipulate you is called Emotional Blackmail. While it happens all over, Indians have mastered it.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Renewing Your Indian Passport in the US - A Step by Step Guide
If your Indian Passport is expiring and you want to renew it, don't worry, here's a Guide that'll help to Renew Your Indian Passport in USA
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Over 200,000 Green Cards wasted, 1.48 million pending EAD applications– Immigration Update
USCIS released their applications & case processing data. over 200K Green cards wasted & 1.5 million EADs pending. Read more here.
Its Ok Yaar
5 min read
Culture Shocks in the USA - 2023
Biggest Culture Shocks Indians face when they first move the US. From small talk to huge food portions to easily available guns.
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
US Visa Interview Waiver & Dropbox Eligibility
There's a lot of confusion around the new US Interview Waiver Rule. We clarify all your doubts in this Guide.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
How I overcame Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is that tiny voice in your head that keeps telling you that you’re not good enough. This is how I overcame it.
Darshan Shah
6 min read
Forgotten Gem of Ancient Indian Wisdom : Panchamrit
In this myth-busting guide, health coach Neha Shah shares 4 benefits of the forgotten gem of ancient India - Panchamrit.
healthcoachneha
3 min read
10 Things that will help you if you’re homesick
We're bound to be a little homesick when we move to a new country. Here are 10 tried & tested ways to can overcome homesickness.
khushboo patel
3 min read
Travelling to India Guidelines
Here are the latest Guidelines for International travelers to India. From Self-declaration form and COVID testing to Omicorn virus response.
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
Online Ivy League Certifications & Courses
Now, getting a certification or enrolling in an online course at Ivy League Institutes is within everyone's reach. Read this Guide.
Its Ok Yaar
2 min read
5 steps to restart your career as an immigrant
If you’re an Immigrant in the US, who has gone is looking for guidance to start, re-start or switch careers - you are not alone!
Anjali Nair - A Desi Girl in US
5 min read
Love in the age of pandemic and visa/travel ban!
How one couple braved long distance relationship, the pandemic, visa status and more for their happily ever after.
jyotsna sinha
6 min read
7 Ways of Building Credit on H4 Visa
In this Guide we will tell you how you can build your own credit as a dependent in the US even without an SSN.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Common Mistakes to avoid when you first move to the US
In this guide, we’ve compiled some of the most common & uncommon mistakes that you should avoid making when you first move to the US
Its Ok Yaar
7 min read
Non-Tech Jobs Options & Visa Sponsorship after getting EAD
Here's a Complete Guide on Job & Visa Sponsorship Options & Strategies for people from Non-Tech background.
Its Ok Yaar
8 min read
Why Indians dislike each other abroad
Almost everyone Indian who has ever moved abroad has felt this. In this blog, we explore Why Indians hate each other abroad.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Online Certifications for Data Analytics & Data Science
Here are the Top Data Analytics & Data Science Certifications to help you land your dream job as an Immigrant in the US
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
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