u/Maleficent_Story_156

I got impacted today and I have my three years of H1B and I don’t know what to do. I just it was such a shock and I’m still wrapping my head. I don’t think finding a job will be fruitful within grace period. What do you suggest if I already have a masters so and my three years of H1B still pending? I have a few questions:

If you changed from H-1B to F-1 after a layoff, which school did you choose?

Which affordable universities accepted you quickly?

Did you file the I-539 yourself or use an immigration attorney?

Which immigration lawyers do you recommend for H-1B → F-1 cases?

Did anyone use a "bridge" strategy because their school start date was after the H-1B grace period?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through this recently.
I understand my 60-day H-1B grace period has likely already started.

I'm trying to remain in the U.S. legally by changing to F-1 status.

3 years on H-1B working in finance/data analytics

PERM has been filed (priority date established)

I already have about $30k in student loans, so affordability is my biggest concern.

I'm looking for a master's that:

Costs around $15k–20k per year (or less if possible)

Is still accepting international students for Fall 2026

Is related to finance, financial risk management, business analytics, operations research, economics, or quantitative business (not necessarily computer science)

Ideally has a PhD pathway later.

Unfortunately I got impacted today and I have my three years of H1B and I don’t know what to do. I just it was such a shock and I’m still wrapping my head. I don’t think finding a job will be fruitful within grace period. What do you suggest if I already have a masters so and my three years of H1B still pending? I have a few questions:

If you changed from H-1B to F-1 after a layoff, which school did you choose?

Which affordable universities accepted you quickly?

Did you file the I-539 yourself or use an immigration attorney?

Which immigration lawyers do you recommend for H-1B → F-1 cases?

Did anyone use a "bridge" strategy because their school start date was after the H-1B grace period?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been through this recently.
I understand my 60-day H-1B grace period has likely already started.

I'm trying to remain in the U.S. legally by changing to F-1 status.

3 years on H-1B working in finance/data analytics

PERM has been filed (priority date established)

I already have about $30k in student loans, so affordability is my biggest concern.

I'm looking for a master's that:

Costs around $15k–20k per year (or less if possible)

Is still accepting international students for Fall 2026

Is related to finance, financial risk management, business analytics, operations research, economics, or quantitative business (not necessarily computer science)

Ideally has a PhD pathway later.

Unfortunately I got impacted today and I have my three years of H1B and I don’t know what to do. I just it was such a shock and I’m still wrapping my head. I’m really afraid and I don’t know what to do. I don’t think finding a job is the right thing. What do you suggest if I already have a masters so and my three years of H1B still pending? What do you think I can do if I do a masters or a PhD, or what do I do and then simultaneously look for jobs. Please let me know. I am really looking for some guidance.

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