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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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