Probability of getting new F1 for second masters

Hi Everyone, I completed my master's in CS in 2020 and I was working on OPT but due to some issues I became status-less

Home-based tests or tests at the centers, which to prefer?

Home-based tests were introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, due to the unavailability of the test centers. Right now,

APS Status - Pending

Although I have done payment and applied for APS in february end status is still pending. Any one facing the same?#m

What are my chances of getting in to MS CS fall 23 at USC?

Gpa : 8.8Gre : 328, 169Q, 159VIelts: 82 projects and 2 years work experience.My main concern is that my bachelors