whatever your employmer decides usually. i lost my job as mine gave me to the end of the month on unpaid. some people can stay for months without payment.

thanks C C. when one loses the job what would happen with the 485? 485 is been file for for more than 180 days. If I find a new job before the interview could I still continue with the GC?

do you have a green card? shouldn't that be your ead from time of approval? the ead is just a bonus while you're waiting...