Thanks for all your comments.

Raxi... my thoughts exactly, however, what to do if not offered funding.

Maddogg.. can you plz explain?

pops.... thanks for your insight. Actually I am confused whether I want to come to US at any cost or for PhD.

timer... I think it will be best to use your OPT then join PhD (just my personal opinion). I never really cared abt comprehensive exam so I have B's in most subjects :(

AAAA..... I have already asked the rofessor whether funding could be available for Fall, I would come then. I might not be able to afford 1 semester tuition. I already hav debt from MS :( (borrowed using a co-signer). I really need to do something or at least seem to be doing st.

Is it simply out of question that I can get a job on H1-B visa... afterall I do have MS degree from reputed US university....

Is applying for Canadian immigration a solution?

Thanks again.