@bbmb I have some work experience already. I will have 2 yrs of good work experience by the end of this year.. Thats why I'm confident that I'll find a job after the masters degree - specially with green card in hand. I have been turned away from interviews just because they wouldn't want to sponsor H1s. But you're right it has been floating for a long time. But this time I'm hopeful since both parties are working together to come up with a bill. Lets see how it goes. I'm planning to make my move only after the bill is passed, if I do.