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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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How To Ask For H1B Visa Sponsorship: A Guide for International Job Seekers
Easy sample scripts you can use to ask your employer to sponsor your H1B Visa in the US.
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Understanding the US healthcare system: A guide for Indian immigrants
In this guide, we will provide an overview of the US healthcare system, including information on insurance & healthcare providers
Its Ok Yaar
5 min read
Desis and the Paradox of choice
Our life is a result of choices we make. though choice is necessary for freedom it is also restrictive. And there by lies the paradox.
Darshan Shah
5 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.
Its Ok Yaar
4 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.
Its Ok Yaar
9 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
Darshan Shah
6 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
samridhisi
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.
Aneri Desai
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.
Its Ok Yaar
5 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.
Its Ok Yaar
3 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.
Darshan Shah
5 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.
Its Ok Yaar
4 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
Its Ok Yaar
3 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.
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.
Darshan Shah
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.
Its Ok Yaar
5 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.
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
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