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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.
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samridhisi
- 5 min
#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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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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Darshan Shah
- 5 min
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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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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Its Ok Yaar
- 4 min
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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Its Ok Yaar
- 4 min
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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 6 min
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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 6 min
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
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Its Ok Yaar
- 5 min
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.
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Darshan Shah
- 6 min
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.
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healthcoachneha
- 3 min
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.
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khushboo patel
- 3 min
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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 4 min
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.
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Its Ok Yaar
- 2 min
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.
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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!
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