Hello friends,

I am on H1b visa and I recently lost my job. I have 2 more years in my H1b and I already have an MBA degree and my field is not IT. I have been looking everywhere and applying in different places for jobs but nobody wants to take H1b transfers right now. What are my options? I want to go to school to get a Phd but those programs do not start until the Fall semester. I wouldnt mind joining a Masters program in a different field but based on what I have found out, the change in status takes at least 6 months and I do not have that much time since I have remain employed as part of the H1b visa. What are my options in order to at least prolong my stay here until at least the Fall semester 2019 at which point I will join a phd program. I was told by a couple of school advisors that the best option is to go back and get a brand new F1 stamping. My issue with that is since I already have an MBA, the embassy in Kathmandu might not grant me a visa because of the fact that I already have a masters degree. What are my options guys? Suggestion. Also, would be advisable to join any of these Desi IT consulting companies and try to get my H1b transferred that way? Help!!!