May go home soon, it is enough.
Most Likely ...
RD Sept 2001 => AD Sept 15 onwards
RD Oct 2001 => AD Nov 15 onwards
RD Nov-Dec 2001 => AD Jan 2003
They are recruiting people to impose Patriot Bill from Oct 1, 2002 - fingerprinting visitors etc. etc.
The economy is going to be a big W - double-dip recession.
Under this circumstances, there will be lot of Interviews, RFEs. Average approval time for I-485 may cross 1.5 years. Situation will go bizarre, if the economy worsens.
Actually, post-9/11 situation and the prolonged recession made every immigrant a danger to the American society and an unwanted competitor in the job market.
Now, my gameplan - try to stay as long as possible - then go home and start a new life with the minuscule savings I have.
I really cannot afford to spend my life in this way. And, well, I don't see post-GC life is also rosy.