Apply for OPT after EB1a approval?

Hello friends,
I need to apply for OPT before graduation but I'm not sure how this will affect me if I have EB1a approval. I heard that you won't be able to apply for OPT because F visa does not allow immigrant intent. What should I do?

to purplemouse689:

You have 140 approved, right? You should ask your uni since they decide whether to grant your OPT or not