Happy 2009,

There is nothing better than F-1 Visa Status. It would be fool on my part, to even write some of those, as you have been in F1 urself.

The only concern I see is Visa renewal. And If you are a good student and always abide by rules and regulations while you were here, then I see no problem. But u didn't mention what is the level of ur education? OPT kun level ma leko? Ass/Bach/Master. This will make difference too.

If you don't want to take any chances and just wants to return to USA, go for H4, and enjoye all benefits thats comes with it while your spouse have H1.

There are so many other aspects to this, and I guess ur situation is hard to analyzie just with few informations here.