u/DisastrousShopping24

Hi,

I'm hoping to get some advice from others who have been in a similar situation.

I filed my EB-2 NIW adjustment of status concurrently with my I-765 and I-131 on October 28, 2025.

Timeline:

I-485 filed: October 28, 2025

I-765 filed: October 28, 2025

I-131 filed: October 28, 2025

Biometrics: November 2025

I-765 approved: July 28, 2026

EAD card produced: July 30, 2026

I-485: still pending / being processed

I-131: still pending

I have now received my EAD, which is a huge relief because I had been waiting nearly nine months for employment authorization.

My situation is a little complicated because I was previously working under TN status, but I am now relying on my pending adjustment of status/EAD rather than TN for employment authorization.

My question is what I can actually do with the EAD while my I-485 remains pending.

Specifically:

Can I take a part-time job with a second employer while continuing my current full-time job, using my EAD?

Can I leave my current job and switch to a completely new employer using the EAD while my I-485 is still pending?

My immigration lawyer hasn't been much help lately, so here I am asking y'all!!

I've been on CJC-1295 (no DAC) continuously for about 15 weeks, and next week I'll be starting week 16.

The issue is that I only started ipamorelin about 2 weeks ago, so I've only been running the combination of CJC + ipamorelin together for two weeks. I didn't realize when I started that they're commonly used together, so I added the ipamorelin much later.

Now I'm trying to figure out the best course of action.

Should I:

• Stop both now because I'm already at 16 weeks of CJC?
• Stop the CJC but continue the ipamorelin?
• Continue taking both together for a while longer since I've only had two weeks of the combination?

For those who have experience with this combination, what would you do in this situation, and why?

I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar or has any insight.

My timeline:

• Priority Date (NIW): June 20, 2024
• From Canada, applied in USA
• I-140: Approved
• I-485 / I-765 / I-131 filed: October 28, 2025
• Biometrics: November 2025
• I-485: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed" since February 18, 2026
• I-765: Still showing "Case Is Still Being Processed" since November 25, 2025
• I-131: No meaningful updates since the receipt notice
• My receipt notices were issued by the National Benefits Center, and I have not received any transfer notice.

My I-485 at least moved to active review, but my I-765 hasn't had any visible update in over seven months. From what I've seen on this subreddit, many October 2025 AOS filers received their EADs months ago, and quite a few have already had their I-485s approved.

The EAD is my biggest concern right now. I'm currently employed, but I'm hoping to transition to a new position this summer as my Post Doc is expiring. Having the EAD would provide unrestricted employment authorization and make that transition much easier. The continued delay has created a lot of uncertainty.

Because of the lack of movement, I recently submitted a congressional inquiry through my U.S. Representative's office. They confirmed that the inquiry has been sent to USCIS, and I'm currently waiting for a response.

Has anyone else had an I-765 remain pending this long while the I-485 is already under active review? If so:

• Did your EAD eventually get approved first?
• Or did USCIS skip the EAD entirely and approve your I-485 before the I-765?
• Did a congressional inquiry appear to make any difference?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar timeline or experience.

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