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.
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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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Rahil Chunawala
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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!
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Ruchita Pittala
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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...
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Its Ok Yaar
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 5 min
Update on Premium Processing for EADs and other applications
USCIS announced measures to reduce backlog in applications and expand premium processing for additional categories.
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Darshan Shah
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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
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Prasha Dutra
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
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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.
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samridhisi
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#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
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Aneri Desai
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 5 min
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.
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Its Ok Yaar
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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.
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Darshan Shah
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 3 min
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
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Darshan Shah
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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.
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Darshan Shah
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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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 2 min
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
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Its Ok Yaar
- 5 min
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.
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