hi...finish reading all 11 pages before i post my questions..

I graduated with BSc. My degree cert is from a US university but i completed my 4 years studies in Malaysia.

I am currently working for an MNC. I have ~4 yrs experience in semiconductor field.

I always wanted to work abroad, US and Canada. I saw a lot of jobs in monster.com and the jobs posted are related to my job experience. I applied but no news. kinda dissappointed with the outcomes.

Now I am planning to pursue my MSc studies in US/Canada, priority is US because job opportunity in Canada is low for E&E grads. I understand tht with a post grad degree, have higher chance of getting a job there but i know its not guarantee.
ok m done with my seld explaination:

my ques:
which uni i should select to pursue my MSc. I m not targetting high end Uni because i cant afford. I have few uni in my list, please feedback whether they are well recognised and whether grads from these school are well noticed..
1.Arizona state U
2.University of Arizona
3.Oregon state U
4. Iowa State U

next, i wanted to work in the states but sponsorship is so hard to get. Sponsorship is the documents to be prepare by the respective co who want to employ u. as i read this thread, employer reluctant to provide sponsorship, is bcoz of the documents (petition) process tedious or because of the $$ incur for the processing? Actually , if they can provide me the petition, i am willing to pay for the $$ incur for the visa and processing fee. ( provided the $$ is not too high). please advise.


3. I am married, if i obtain my student visa in the states, f1, my spouse will be getting a F2. I understand by the US immigrant law tht , he/she cant work unless obtain a H1-B. so, ques is isi t hard to get a job there - part time (must b legal) / full time there ? can he/ she apply to work as a trainee/ intern? how slim is the chance..


sorry for my lengthy post ..

appreciate any feedbacks and advice.

t hanks for the feedback...
do u hav any recommendation on which university should i apply?
i cant neither enter nor afford universities like CALTECH....

how about califronia state u or irvine univeristy?
i must go to the uni where their MSc is well recognised and as well as have job opportunity for my spouse.

appreciate ur replies