It's Ok Yaar - Life in US
It's Ok Yaar - Life in US
Welcome to our KZread channel !! It's Ok Yaar is a content platform for South Asian Immigrants and we aim to Educate, Entertain and Empower them.
It's Ok Yaar was born out of passion by an Indian couple that lives in New York. Priya works for Google in Advertising & Darshan works for Indeed in Marketing.
We navigated visas, our L1 was rejected and we moved to H1B and H4. We applied for EB1 GC via H1B. The journey taught us a lot and we wanted to make that information available so it's easy for others to settle & make an informed decision before moving to 🇺🇲
But you might be wondering what's the story behind the name, "It's Ok Yaar.
Well, “It's OK Yaar” is a philosophy by which most desis live. It’s a nod to our undying spirit and our perseverance that makes us take the leap of leaving our homes and move to a foreign country.
All views are based on our own experience and research. We don't provide legal advice. Please always consult an immigration lawyer before taking action.
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Nit Pick : Wrong subtitles at many places
As a researcher, I can clarify Myvisajobs cap exempt list is HIGHLY inaccurate!
for the tatkal process is it ok if I change my address? The address is not the same as the old passport. Please answer
Does this also impact the L2S dependent visa holders?
No I don't think so .. l1 is usually safe and fewer numbers so it was not in radar
Hey!!!! I just stumbled upon your channel. What is the update on this? Would you be making another video about the update or is they no update yet .Thank you very much
Nice video; I mentor a lot of Indian college students in entrepreneurship, business, including software, robotics, engineering, etc., as well provide them career advice, and most of this at least partially accurate. However, let me provide some extra guidance to help bridge the culture gap in the American workplace. 1) speak slower: your natural language has a very different syllabic emphasis as compared to English, making it very difficult for Americans to understand what are saying. For example, in this video the word "autonomy" is phonetically pronounced "auto-nomity", whereas we say it "au-ton-a-me"; I heard another word, "execute" pronounced "exec-ute" when we say "ex-a-cute". If you slow down, it will be easier for your colleagues to understand what you are saying; 2) This one is very important, and it builds on what was said early in the video about saying "yes" in order to please before you fully understand the assignment. This has happened with me and it led to some difficulty in my being able to count on this person as being capable of doing the job - this one aspect of culture will do the most damage to your reputation if you make promises you can't keep, lead your boss to believe you can execute a task when in fact you don't understand it, miss a deadline, etc., and this leads to internal reputational damage 3) We like self-starters and people who take the initiative, but find it very distasteful if we hand over a project based on your saying "yes" only to have it lead to more time being spent answering questions that should have been asked in the beginning, or, worse, having to redo the work ourselves. Don't try to please your colleagues or boss by accepting projects where you don't have the capability to successfully execute, or cannot deliver on time - deadlines matter in this country. 4) The observation about long-term vs. short-term is inaccurate; we care about both equally, but the subtleness of balancing both long and short term efforts is largely stakeholder based in terms of responsibility - it doesn't mean we don't care about long term success as we absolutely do, and, equally important, are measured on it. 5) Dealing with colleagues and superiors: a) be less formal and address everyone by their first name. - we care more about execution than generational formality, and don't be afraid to speak your mind; b) On the other hand, I've seen many times someone making an emphatic and impassioned point to the detriment of talking over one's superiors - take a pause periodically and look for non-verbal clues as to whether what you are saying is both appropriate and is resonating, and adjust as needed; c) your relationship with your boss is vital as they can make or break your career - their priority is knowing whether or not they can count on you to deliver in their department, and if so, they will have your back - don't forget it; d) saying "no" to a colleague may or may not be a good idea - one has to balance whether the request is something you can execute, even if it is not technically your responsibility - are you a team player and thinking about the company, or just your area of responsibility? This is one friction point with idealogical rigidity vs. thinking big picture. People who say no for reasons such as "it is not my job", "it is 5:00 and time to go home" are not viewed as not having a good team attitude; e) the 9-5 workday is a myth. Yes, there are some industries where this can be true, but for any white collar role, it is not true - you work until you get the job done. In addition, we don't do lunch or long breaks - that all went out in 2000. Bottom line, take some risk, go above and beyond, learn as much as you can, and you will have a wildly successful career in the US!
I have a quick question: Let’s say someone has a monetized YT channel from whilst they were on L2 VISA, what would happen to that if they were to switch to H4 VISA? I believe that they are not allowed to upload anymore videos once they switch to H4 until they get their EAD but can they continue to earn through their older videos that were uploaded whilst they were on L2? I have no way of contacting you and I really need some guidance on this. Hence the question in form of a comment.
Yes that's our understanding too! You can't monetize new videos but revenue through old videos is passive income .. 😊
@@Akin9 you can still upload videos while on H4 just don't monetize the video. And yes, you can keep earning through your previous videos because that's called passive income.
Good topic, they are hell. I have been suffering because of my desi consultant. These are the not doing good practice. US govt should take actions against them.
Thank you so much. It's really helpful.
thanks for the video. I have an approved EB2NIW. I am both pakistani and canadian citizen. I am looking for any resources/suggestions/advice on consular interview? Thank you
Working for US company through local indian vendor company. Eligible for L1?
L1 visa if working for the employer but through vendor. Does it work?
This interview has given me confidence and positive mindset which none of 100 other videos gave... Thanks a million for doing this and helping all nervous H1B applicants ❤❤
Very true, i left UK twice to try and settle back home but quick came back. 😢 sometimes i still dream of settling back, clearly not achievable
Mehrangarh fort back
Please provide contact details to know how to request a detailed refusal letter
This was an anxiety killer. Now I feel confident for my upcoming H1 interview. Thank you so much :)
You have not explained the intricacies of using these insurances, how the claims get settled, do the doctor's honor them, any first hand experiences of ppl actually using these.. You pretty much are reading off from their landing page and sadly none of these work the way we think these would work..What was the point of this video ?
Heh this happens in India itself too. Can't say you're wrong.
thanks for this info
Thank you very much, the effort you put is very helpful for the audience. The content has been very helpful.
Thank you for sharing that! We appreciate it 😊
kudos priya for the effort !
Thank you 😊
awesome resource / pls replicate this for the L1 visa
Nc
Very informative video..Maam my visa got approved ...my consultant asked me to share my visa copy and Passport copy and travel ticket..is this ok to share these details... Will they create any problem in future if they have these copies
Thanks
Man, a headphone warning to "saat samundar paar" would have been great! Thank you.
Can you please explain the steps for J1 waiver
If there is a second lottery, results should get released in July first or second week right. We are already at the end of July. Will it be in Aug ?
That's great info. I need some advice with my current scenario. I was laid off back in Feb 2024 and I had filed H4 COS within 60 days. My visa stamp will expire on July 25, 2024. I received a job offer and my H1B renewal application has been submitted to USCIS. Scenario 1 - I know I can leave the US and come back with I797 approval which will invalidate any H4 if my visa is approved before July 25th. Scenario 2- But what are my options if my visa is approved after July 25th? Should I go to India and restamp the visa ?
Very useful ❤🎉🎉🎉 thank you Mam
Moving to L1A from L1B after coming to US does not make you eligible for EB1 as you need managerial experience in foreign country which you cannot go back and get. So, moving to L1A can get 2 more years but not sure about EB1 eligibility. Please confirm as you mentioned this as an option for L1B visa holders .
Sorry if it wasn't clear but yes after moving to L1A you are at your company & your profile's discretion. L1A has people and functional managers so it will depend on profile.
I have USA visa and while in USA can apply for L1A Visa and if it reject will it impact on my current visa
@@sarmaddilawarmasud9948 you cannot apply for L1 yourself. Your company needs to file for it.
On page 6 under file number what need to be updated or from where I can get the details.
Very helpful. Thank you. My visa got approved.
Can you guide me to get job with h4 ead
This whole video has many options and there is a full playlist called a better life on a dependent visa which has many resources too. What specific questions do you have ? What roadblocks are you running into?
I think so, there will be second lottery, As file rate was between 50 to 60 percent
Fingers crossed 🤞
From where did you get this news?
Can you bring someone on the channel who studied on H4 visa, so that we can get an idea of how one can plan and things required for this.
Great idea! Let us do that!
Useful 👍🏻
Thank you!
Lovely
Its too good information
Thank you so much 😊
I will definitely implement some of these.. useful conversation 👐..thank you!
Glad you found it helpful!
How many photos do we need? As per the checklist we need 2. And paste 1 on the application form & 2nd one on the Annexure E. anything else we need to do for photos?
Nope
i was a very confident girl but now i dont feel like going out all alone. i with H4 and its been around six months and stilll i am feeling homesick. is it okay?? or I should push myself. why am i lacking the confidence that I had in India.?
It's natural to feel that way because your surroundings are completely different. As you learn the nuances of the new country and understand how to tell your story better , you will get better! Just don't give up, keep trying, learning and understanding what works the best for your strengths and how to position and market your story better! Best of luck!
In JFK CBP stamp passport
Dont think so
Can i invest in a store?
@@Gml8287 sure. But don't be involved in it's day to day operations. It's like buying an air BNB and hiring a property manager. Would still suggest to work with an immigration attorney
@itsokyaaar thanks for your reply. How can I get my profit share? Through check?
Hi is it possible to apply for L1 - B visa if I am working for a US based company remotely?