Forget this path if you were born in India. Just an MS is not enough. Unless you qualify for GC under EB-1 or O-1 visa, high skilled India/China born immigrants, are basically well paid bonded laborers in the US.

Depending on the green card path, an advanced degree definitely can help.

If you are from backlogged countries (India or China), your best bet is one of the following options,

1. Marry a USC. 2. EB1A / B 3. EB1C