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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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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
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
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
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