I just don't understand how you were in cloud 9, just by getting a job offer lined up before the graduation. I was working in corporate environment before garduation and had 2 offers by the time I graduated. I thought it was just a normal course, sure some aren't as fortunate; but c'mon I ain't winning a lottery. I was getting the reward for my hard work. Guess u did learn ur lesson. I still don't think everything is over for you. Try to utlize your OPT to stay one more year, then apply for I-20 in a language institute. By next year, ask ur company to reprocess the H-1B visa. Don't break the bridges, the company might sympathise with your situation and offer you the job next year as wel; afterall they have chosen you already.