Here is my comments :- I don’t understand your real issue here. Your immigration petition is pending (whether GC based on asylum or employment or family or whatever). You are still in F1. You can apply for OPT, CPT or anything you like that are allowed by F1. Once your second petition is approved, you’re good. If not, consult a lawyer but I don’t think you will be out of current immigration status since you didn’t take any advantage or your second immigration petition. No one needs to be panic here. If nothing else, Nepal is there for you or us. Look at the people out there who are dying every day of hunger, who are struggling to be alive each and every moment of there life. They dont know when there will be next "big bang" next door. Bottom line, happiness is what you define. (I am not an immigration layer and don’t take my advice for your any of your action)