if you really have to work thn how abt going back to school for only htat period..i know of a school that gives cpt first day fromclass and also the clases are only once every 2 weeks. that way u can apply for h1 and incase u have to work u can work on cpt...just a suggestion hai pheri...check out the website www.gbc.edu

a lot of my frens are doing that..i think they have a class starting in may..so think about it..maybeits a better option thn the J1 visa thingy!!! Good Luck and hope you figure things out fine!! peace!!!