MBA vs. MFin - Which makes more sense?

I'm hitting my 2 years in IB in Europe (GS/MS/JPM) and for various reasons will be leaving my current firm.
I'm looking to go to the US in the short term / as my next move if possible, not necessarily in IB or banking (but still in finance or business) - I unfortunately cannot do so internally through my current bank.

I'm considering getting a degree in the US (1) for the visa since I'm not a US citizen and (2) build credentials given I have a European degree and limited network in the US.
Considering I only have 2 years of experience in banking and also factoring in the huge cost of an MBA, would it make more sense to get a MFin or some other type of Master's degree? Being from a continental Europe country, I already have a Master's degree in finance so I'm wondering if that would raise eyebrows. My only goal for a degree would be to position myself for a US job.

Thanks!

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Is your answer based on the length of my work experience or the fact that I already worked in finance?

I was under the impression that most MBA applicants already have min 3-4 years of experience under their belt

 
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