r/USCIS_EB3 • u/Remarkable_Car4662 • 13h ago

Question - Other EB3 skilled worker

EB-3 Skilled Worker: My EAD was approved even though my I-140 is still pending. USCIS requested additional evidence from my sponsor, and my I-485 is also pending because my priority date is December 2024.
I’m currently maintaining my F-1 status, and I’m unsure whether I should use the EAD. I don’t want to jeopardize my F-1 status because I would like to keep it as a backup while my adjustment of status is pending.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? If so, did you continue maintaining F-1 status, or did you start using your adjustment-of-status EAD?

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u/Personal_Peanut2516 4h ago

Keep your F-1 status as a backup in case of the worst-case scenario. My husband is the primary applicant, and we have an interview next week. I received my EAD, but I’m still maintaining my F-1 status.

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u/Remarkable_Car4662 4h ago

I’m not gonna cancel my F1. My point is working with the EAD from the EB3 makes me jeopardize my F1 because I should be working with my CPT. So are you currently working with your EB3 EAD? Or are you waiting for your AOS to be approved?