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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
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
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
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
Free Digital Marketing Certifications to Restart Your Career
A certification proves to be quite effective in bringing credibility to your resume. Here's a Guide on Free Digital Marketing Certifications
Its Ok Yaar
4 min read
How to Deal with Loneliness H4 Visa in the US
A Complete Guide For Dependents in the US on how to deal with loneliness, entrapment, self-doubt and self-hatred and looking beyond your job
Its Ok Yaar
6 min read
Change of Status from H4 to F1 - A Complete Guide
A complete Guide that explains the process of Change of Status from H4 Dependent Visa to an F1 Student Visa
Darshan Shah
4 min read
How to Raise an H4 EAD Expedite Request
USCIS case processing times are very slow. Here's a complete Guide to raise an expedite request with USCIS for your EAD.
Darshan Shah
7 min read
Volunteering in the US on a Dependent Visa - A Complete Guide
A complete Guide to Everything that you need to know about Volunteering in the US on a Dependent Visa.
Darshan Shah
5 min read
Work Permit in the US – Complete Process | It's Ok Yaar
A guide that tells you everything you need to know to apply for your Work Permit or EAD in the US
Darshan Shah
4 min read
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