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It's just immigration, it's not rocket science, or is it? If you're a visa / “temporary” status holder in the US and have often found that it was easier navigating through the politics of Game of Thrones than understand the US immigration system, you're not alone. In this podcast, we aim to talk about the problems we face as immigrants here. The way we see it, we're all in for a long 20+ year long (some even up to 436 years!) rollercoaster ride waiting for our Green Cards, dealing with the dizzying highs of getting approved visas to the stomach-dropping lows of dealing with government bureaucracy and 221g’s. Add in a few more flavors such as Trump, COVID-19, layoffs and recessions to this quagmire of a maze, and we may as well be living the Hunger Games in pursuit of permanent residency in the US. We realized early on that whining about this situation can only get us so far. The more we educate ourselves and others about the system, the better armed we are to beat the system. And if we can all have a few laughs along the way, we might just be able to make process a little more fun.
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The Rice of Patel Brothers
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Join us on an extraordinary journey through time where culture, community and commerce beautifully collide. In today’s episode, we unveil the inspiring tale behind one of America’s most beloved Indian grocery stories- Patel Brothers! For many decades now, Patel Brothers have been bridging the gap between America and India by empowering immigrants to stay deeply rooted in their rich cultural heritage by providing easy access to their cherished ingredients. Join us as we take you back to their humble beginnings, from a tiny shop on Devon Street to a profitable business empire for all things Indian in United States. Discover their trials and triumphs as they navigated the challenges of immigrating to a new land and witness their resilience and grit in building the empire they have today and their commitment to their community’s growth. Patel Brothers has become more than just a grocery store. They have become a symbol of support, helping Indian Immigrants preserve their traditions, connect with their roots and find a sense of belonging in their new home.
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