u/Wide-Objective-3218

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Advise on Either I-485-based EAD or OPT

I’m a derivative of a pending employment based petition (I-140 and I-485). Before the I-485, I was on F-1 visa. After the primary petitioner filed the I-140 and I-485 and adding me as a beneficiary of the I-485, I received EAD and AP but I have never used any of them. I have continued to maintain my F-1 status. I am graduating in May with an internship offer starting early June. I have applied for OPT with PP. The original I-140 by the primary petitioner is still pending. Considering the ongoing pause, I am in a dilemma of whether to use the EAD or continue to wait for the OPT, which could mean losing the internship opportunity. If you are in my shoes, what would you do? I need a candid advice please.

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u/Wide-Objective-3218 — 6 days ago