how about filing asylum..by law it says u have to file within a year of entry in the US but i have seen my frens applying and being approved even after 2-3 years ..they too screwed up their studies ..INS rejected to reinstate their F1 status..moved to california..filed asylum in california stating that the situation in recent days has changed ...the odds are high of getting approved in cali..lawyers are cheaper..all the documents are made in cali..u don't have to worry about the documents ...however the negative side is that if rejected chances r u will get caught and deported if u stay in the same address...

my suggestion ..head to california..find a good lawyer...file asylum..if approved u r settled if not head to newyork and get lost in the crowd..don't get in trouble with the cops..till then u r fine